Psalms 64 · Grade 4
When Words Are Weapons
Read and Think
The title of Psalm 64 calls it a Psalm by David, for the Chief Musician. David asks, Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy. His enemies sharpen their tongue like a sword and aim their arrows, deadly words, at innocent people.
They plan in secret. They talk about laying snares and ask, Who will see them? They even boast, We have made a perfect plan! But they forget that God sees what is hidden.
God turns the tables. The ones who shot arrows of words are suddenly struck down, and their own tongues ruin them. People see it and wisely ponder what God has done. The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh and take refuge in him.
Show What You Know
What are the enemies' weapons?
What question shows the enemies' pride?
What happens to the enemies?
How do people respond to God's work?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- David asks, my voice, God, in my complaint.
- But they forget that sees what is hidden.
- The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh and take in him.
Think About It
Have words ever hurt you like arrows? How can you use words to help?
Why is it comforting that God sees what is hidden?
Memory Verse
“The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him!”
Psalms 64:10 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for hiding me. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- The wicked urged each other on in evil schemes. How can you encourage others toward what is good instead?
- How does God turn evil plans around?
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