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Psalms 4 · Grade 5

Gladness More Than Harvest

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Psalm 4's title gives directions for worship: For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David. The psalm begins as a direct prayer to the God of my righteousness, the God who stands behind what is right. David asks for relief from distress and for mercy.

The middle of the psalm speaks to people who love vanity and seek after falsehood. David reminds them that Yahweh has set apart the godly for himself and will hear when he calls. He urges them to stand in awe and not sin, to search their hearts on their beds and be still, to offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and to put their trust in Yahweh. In the New Testament, Ephesians 4:26 echoes this verse, telling believers to be angry without sinning.

Many say, Who will show us any good? David's answer is a prayer for the light of God's face, which echoes the priestly blessing of Numbers 6. The gladness God gives is greater than the joy of a rich harvest of grain and new wine. So the psalm ends in rest: In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.

Show What You Know

  1. What does the phrase God of my righteousness suggest?

  2. What four things does David urge people to do?

  3. Which New Testament verse echoes Psalm 4:4?

  4. What is God's gladness compared to?

Crossword

43215

Across

  1. ____ me when I call.
  2. And hear my ____.

Down

  1. Put your ____ in Yahweh.
  2. Search your own ____ on your bed.
  3. Have ____ on me.

Think About It

  1. The psalm compares God's gladness to a rich harvest. How do you try to find happiness, and how is God's gladness different?

  2. David ends the day in peace. What habits could help you end your day trusting God?

Memory Verse

“In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.”

Psalms 4:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for peace when I sleep. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What worry keeps you awake that you could hand to God?
  • How does Ephesians 4:26 connect to Psalm 4:4?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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