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Psalms 54 · Grade 4

Behold, God Is My Helper

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Read and Think

The title of Psalm 54 calls it a contemplation by David. It is a short psalm. The title says the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Isn't David hiding himself among us? David was being hunted by the king, and people he hoped would protect him gave him away.

David cries, Save me, God, by your name. Violent men had sought after his soul, and they had not set God before them. Then David speaks with confidence: Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul. He trusts God to deal with his enemies in his truth.

The psalm ends in thanks. David says he will sacrifice a free will offering, given gladly and not because he must. He will give thanks to Yahweh's name, for it is good. He speaks as if God has already delivered him out of all trouble.

Show What You Know

  1. Why was David in danger, according to the title?

  2. What do David's attackers fail to do?

  3. What is a free will offering?

  4. How does David speak at the end of the psalm?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

thanksLordSavehelperGod
  1. David cries, me, God, by your name.
  2. Violent men had sought after his soul, and they had not set before them.
  3. Then David speaks with confidence: Behold, God is my .
  4. The is the one who sustains my soul.
  5. The psalm ends in .

Think About It

  1. David felt betrayed. Who can you turn to when people let you down?

  2. What does it mean to you that God is your helper?

Memory Verse

“Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.”

Psalms 54:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my helper. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does God's name stand for?
  • David looked forward to seeing God's rescue. How can you hold on to hope while you wait?

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