Psalms 59 · Grade 4
Watching for God
Read and Think
The title of Psalm 59 calls it a poem by David. The title says it was written when Saul sent men, and they watched the house to kill him. David prays, Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me. He has done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack.
Every evening his enemies return, howling like dogs and prowling around the city. They think no one hears them. But Yahweh laughs at them. While the enemies watch David's house, David watches for God: Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.
David asks God to scatter his enemies but not to kill them, so that people will not forget God's power. Then the evening dogs give way to a morning song. I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress.
Show What You Know
What did David's enemies do every evening?
How does David answer the enemies' watching?
Why does David ask God not to kill his enemies?
How does the psalm end?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- David prays, me from my enemies, my God.
- Then the evening dogs give way to a song.
- I will aloud of your loving kindness in the morning.
- For you have been my high , a refuge in the day of my distress.
Think About It
The enemies came in the evening, but David sang in the morning. What does that teach about hard times?
How is God like a high tower for you?
Memory Verse
“Oh, my Strength, I watch for you, for God is my high tower.”
Psalms 59:9 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for being my strong tower. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- David called God his loving God who goes before him. How does knowing God goes ahead of you calm your fears?
- How is waiting on God different from worrying?
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