Psalms 75 · Grade 4
Don't Boast
Read and Think
The title of Psalm 75 calls it a Psalm by Asaph, a song for the Chief Musician to the tune of Do Not Destroy. It opens with thanksgiving: We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.
Then God himself speaks. When I choose the appointed time, I will judge blamelessly. Even when the earth trembles, God holds its pillars firm. He warns the arrogant not to boast and the wicked not to lift up their horn, a picture of strength and pride.
The psalm teaches where real success comes from. Not from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south, comes exaltation. But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another. God's justice is pictured as a cup the wicked must drink. Asaph promises to declare this forever.
Show What You Know
What does God promise to do at the appointed time?
What does lifting up the horn picture?
Where does exaltation come from?
What is God's justice pictured as?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- It opens with thanksgiving: We give to you, God.
- We give thanks, for your is near.
- Then himself speaks.
- When I choose the appointed , I will judge blamelessly.
- Even when the earth trembles, God holds its firm.
Think About It
Why is it foolish to boast about yourself?
How does it help to know God chooses the right time to judge?
Memory Verse
“But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.”
Psalms 75:7 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for being the fair judge. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- God steadies the pillars of the earth when it shakes. How does that comfort you in unstable times?
- How can you resist bragging?
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