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Psalms 70 · Grade 5

Yahweh, Don't Delay

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The title of Psalm 70 says it is by David, for the Chief Musician, and calls it a reminder. It is almost word for word the same as Psalm 40:13-17, lifted out to stand alone as a prayer for urgent need. It begins, Hurry, God, to deliver me. Come quickly to help me, Yahweh, and ends, Yahweh, don't delay.

Between the two cries, David prays in two directions. He asks that those who seek his soul and mock him with Aha! Aha! be turned back in disgrace. He also prays that all who seek God would rejoice and keep saying, Let God be exalted! His deepest wish is not only his own rescue but that God would be honored among his people.

The final verse is honest about dependence: But I am poor and needy. Come to me quickly, God. You are my help and my deliverer. The psalm shows that God welcomes short, urgent prayers. The title calls it a reminder.

Show What You Know

  1. Where else does this psalm appear?

  2. In what two directions does David pray?

  3. What is David's deepest wish?

  4. What might the title, a reminder, mean?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Let all those who seek you ____ and be glad in you.
  2. But I am ____ and needy.

Down

  1. You are my ____ and my deliverer.
  2. Let them be disappointed and confounded who ____ my soul.

Think About It

  1. Why is it good to have short prayers ready for hard moments?

  2. How can you pray for God to be honored even when you need help?

Memory Verse

“But I am poor and needy. Come to me quickly, God. You are my help and my deliverer. Yahweh, don’t delay.”

Psalms 70:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hurrying to help me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does it mean to be poor and needy before God?
  • What simple prayer could you say when you are rushed?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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