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Psalms 9 · Grade 5

The Hope of the Poor

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Psalm 9's title says it is for the Chief Musician and is a Psalm by David; it also names a tune, The Death of the Son, which the text does not explain. In the Hebrew, Psalms 9 and 10 together form a partial alphabet poem, and they share a concern for the afflicted. Psalm 9 opens with wholehearted thanksgiving: David will tell of all God's marvelous works.

David praises God as the righteous judge. God has maintained his just cause, sits on the throne judging righteously, and has rebuked the nations. The very memory of the enemy's cities has perished, but Yahweh reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment and will judge the world in righteousness.

For the vulnerable, this is good news. Yahweh is a high tower for the oppressed, and those who know his name will put their trust in him, because he has not forsaken those who seek him. He who avenges blood remembers the afflicted. The nations are caught in the net which they hid, and the wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. The psalm ends with confidence that the needy shall not always be forgotten, and with a prayer that the nations will know they are only men.

Show What You Know

  1. How are Psalms 9 and 10 connected in the Hebrew?

  2. What has Yahweh prepared his throne for?

  3. Why do those who know God's name trust him?

  4. What does David pray the nations will know?

Crossword

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Across

  1. A ____ tower in times of trouble.
  2. I will sing praise to your ____.

Down

  1. I will be ____ and rejoice in you.
  2. I will give ____ to Yahweh with my whole heart.
  3. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole ____.

Think About It

  1. To know God's name is to know who He is. What do you know about God that helps you trust Him?

  2. The psalm promises that the needy shall not always be forgotten. How can you be part of remembering the needy?

Memory Verse

“Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you.”

Psalms 9:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Your wonderful works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • God does not forget the cry of the afflicted. How can you remember people who are suffering?
  • How can you leave payback to God when someone hurts you?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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