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Psalms 6 · Grade 4

Tears and Trust

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Psalm 6's title says it is for the Chief Musician, on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre, and that it is a Psalm by David. David begins by asking Yahweh not to rebuke him in anger. He pleads, Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am faint. His bones are troubled and his soul is in great anguish, and he cries out, But you, Yahweh, how long?

David asks Yahweh to return and deliver his soul for his loving kindness' sake. He describes his sorrow honestly. He is weary with his groaning, and every night he drenches his couch with his tears. His eye wastes away because of grief and because of his adversaries.

Suddenly the psalm turns. David tells all the workers of iniquity to depart from him, for Yahweh has heard the voice of his weeping. Three times he says that God has heard or accepts his prayer. He is sure that his enemies shall turn back.

Show What You Know

  1. What does David first ask Yahweh not to do?

  2. For whose sake does David ask God to deliver him?

  3. How does David describe his nights?

  4. What changes at the end of the psalm?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. He pleads, Have on me, Yahweh, for I am faint.
  2. His bones are troubled and his is in great anguish, and he cries out, But you, Yahweh, how long?
  3. He is weary with his groaning, and every night he drenches his couch with his .
  4. David tells all the workers of iniquity to depart from him, for Yahweh has heard the voice of his .
  5. Three times he says that God has heard or accepts his .

Think About It

  1. David told God exactly how sad he felt. How can you be honest with God when you are sad?

  2. David was sure God heard him, even before things changed. Who could you encourage with this psalm?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh has heard my supplication. Yahweh accepts my prayer.”

Psalms 6:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing my cries. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When have you felt God's mercy when you did not deserve it?
  • What heavy feeling could you tell God about honestly?

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