Psalms 4 · Preschool

Sleep in Peace

Name Date

Color the moon, the stars, and the house. God keeps us safe while we sleep.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

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

Psalms 4:8 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: God gives us peace at night. Let's fold our hands and say a bedtime prayer: Thank You, God, for keeping me safe.

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Psalms 4 · Kindergarten

Peace

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

PEACE

SLEEP

SAFE

JOY

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

Psalms 4:8 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

NIGHT

GLAD

PRAY

LIGHT

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw your bed and a peaceful night sky.

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

When can we sleep in peace?
Who keeps us safe?

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Psalms 4 · Grade 1

God Hears Me

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

ANSWER

TRUST

GLADNESS

PEACE

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

Psalms 4:8 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

David asked God to answer him.

God sets apart the godly.

God put gladness in his heart.

Let the light of Your face shine.

In peace he lies down to sleep.

Peace at Night

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

Search your own heart on your bed

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep

Yahweh will hear when I call to him

Let the light of your face shine on us

Draw your bed and a peaceful night sky.

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)

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What do you want to tell God tonight?
What can you pray at bedtime?
What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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Psalms 4 · Grade 2

Peace at Night

Name Date

Read the Story

The title says this is a Psalm by David. David prays, Answer me when I call. He asks God to hear his prayer. He knows Yahweh will hear when he calls.

David tells people to put their trust in Yahweh. He asks God to let the light of his face shine on them. God put gladness in David's heart. It was more than the joy of a big harvest. At night David lies down in peace. He sleeps, for Yahweh makes him live in safety.

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)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

What does David pray first?
Who does David tell people to trust?
Answer me when I callYahwehIn peace
What did God put in David's heart?
YahwehIn peaceGladness
How does David lie down?
Answer me when I callIn peaceYahweh
Who makes David live in safety?
GladnessIn peaceYahweh

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

ANSWER
PRAYER
MERCY
HEART
TRUST
LIGHT
PEACE
SLEEP

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

David said to be angry but not sin. What can you do when you feel angry?
What does David ask God's face to do?

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Psalms 4 · Grade 3

In Peace I Will Sleep

Name Date

Read the Story

The title says this psalm is for the Chief Musician, on stringed instruments, and that it is a Psalm by David. David begins, Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. He asks God for relief and mercy.

David speaks to people who love vanity and seek falsehood. He tells them Yahweh has set apart the godly for himself. He tells them to stand in awe and not sin. They should search their own hearts on their beds and be still. They should put their trust in Yahweh.

Many say, Who will show us any good? David prays for the light of God's face to shine on them. God has put gladness in David's heart, more than when grain and new wine are increased. So David will lie down and sleep in peace, for Yahweh alone makes him live in safety.

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)

Answer the Questions

What instruments does the title name?
What should people do on their beds?
What do many say?
What did God put in David's heart?
Who alone makes David live in safety?

Peace at Night

Write what happened in each box.

1

2

3

4

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

David asked God to show him kindness. How can you be kind when someone is grumpy?
What makes you feel truly glad inside?

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Psalms 4 · Grade 4

An Evening Prayer

Name Date

Read and Think

The title of Psalm 4 says it is for the Chief Musician, on stringed instruments, and that it is a Psalm by David. David calls on the God of his righteousness to answer him. He asks for relief from his distress and for mercy.

Next David turns to people who turn his glory into dishonor and who love vanity and falsehood. He reminds them that Yahweh has set apart the godly for himself. He gives them advice: Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in Yahweh.

Many say, Who will show us any good? David prays, Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us. God's gift of gladness is greater than the joy of a big harvest. The psalm ends at bedtime: In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.

Show What You Know

What does David ask God for at the start?
What advice does David give for bedtime?
What does David pray when many ask who will show them any good?
Why can David sleep in peace?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

goodheartmercyanswertrust

David calls on the God of his righteousness to him.
He asks for relief from his distress and for .
Search your own on your bed, and be still.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your in Yahweh.
Many say, Who will show us any ?

Think About It

David says to search your heart on your bed and be still. What could you talk to God about before you sleep?
God's gladness is bigger than the joy of having lots of things. What gives you real joy?

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)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What worry could you hand to God as you go to sleep?
How can you calm down before you say something angry?

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Psalms 4 · Grade 5

Gladness More Than Harvest

Name Date

Read and Think

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

What does the phrase God of my righteousness suggest?
What four things does David urge people to do?
Which New Testament verse echoes Psalm 4:4?
What is God's gladness compared to?

Crossword

Across

____ me when I call.
And hear my ____.

Down

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

Think About It

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

Copy It

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?

Psalms 4: Peace at Bedtime

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Worksheets

Sleep in Peace

Prayer

Take It Home

Peace

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Mini Maze

Draw It

Prayer

Take It Home

God Hears Me

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Peace at Night

Prayer

Take It Home

Peace at Night

Read the Story

Show What You Know

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

In Peace I Will Sleep

Read the Story

Answer the Questions

Peace at Night

Prayer

Take It Home

An Evening Prayer

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

Gladness More Than Harvest

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

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