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Psalms 57 · Grade 4

Refuge in a Cave

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The title of Psalm 57 calls it a poem by David. The title says he wrote it when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Hiding in the dark, he pictures a better shelter: in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed. He cries to God Most High, who accomplishes his requests for him.

David's soul is among lions. His enemies' teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. They prepare a net and dig a pit, but they fall into the middle of it themselves. Twice David prays, Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!

Then the mood turns to song. My heart is steadfast, God. Steadfast means firm and settled. David calls his harp to wake up and says, I will wake up the dawn. He will thank God among the nations, for God's great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and his truth to the skies.

Show What You Know

  1. What shelter does David picture in the cave?

  2. What happens to those who dig a pit for David?

  3. What does steadfast mean?

  4. What will David do among the nations?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

shadowdawnGodsteadfast
  1. Hiding in the dark, he pictures a better shelter: in the of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
  2. He cries to Most High, who accomplishes his requests for him.
  3. My heart is , God.
  4. David calls his harp to wake up and says, I will wake up the .

Think About It

  1. David praised God before his trouble was over. Why is that brave?

  2. Where do you go to feel safe? How is God a better refuge?

Memory Verse

“My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.”

Psalms 57:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for waking me with a song. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you praise God when you feel trapped?
  • How can God look bigger than our problems?

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