I love putting Bible verses to music for my preschoolers, and Psalm 33:4 is one of my favorites to turn into a beat. Picture your little ones “drumming” on their knees while they learn that God’s Word is right and true. Here’s the rhythmic verse I came up with:
For the word of the Lord is right and true
He is faithful in all He does
Pa rum pum pum
Pa rum pum pum
Pa rum pum pum pum pum
Psalm thirty-three verse four
(Underlined words get the emphasis when you say it out loud.)
Listen and learn the song:
I’ve also put this verse to a full song called “Right and True” — a great way to help your preschoolers learn the beat before you play the games below.
This Bible memory verse game will help your preschoolers hide Psalm 33:4 in their hearts, and for this one you will need the following:
- The rhythmic verse above (and your body!)
- Duplicate pictures of matching Bibles, one per child, laminated (search “Bible” in Google Images for easy options)
Activity #1: You’ve Got Rhythm
Teach your little ones the verse and have them clap along to the beat. Once they’re comfortable, add fun body rhythms during the “pa rum pum pum” sections:
- Clap your hands, then pat your head.
- March in a circle while swinging your arms.
- Jump twice, then wiggle your body twice.
- Bend your knees, then rise up on tippy toes.
See if your little ones can come up with their own ideas too!
Activity #2: Match the Bible
Place the laminated Bible pictures on the floor in a circle big enough for your class to walk around. Teach the verse to the beat. When it’s done, call “Stop!” and have each child pick up the Bible closest to them. Hold up one of the Bible pictures — whoever is holding the matching one sits in the center of the circle and claps the beat for the next round. Play until everyone is seated in the middle.
Suggestions for Success:
- Write a Scripture from Psalm 119 on the back of each Bible card, and read it aloud before each new round — the more your children hear God’s Word, the better.
- Start with just the clapping in Activity #1 before layering in extra movements.
- Reuse the Bible picture cards for future memory verse review games.
🎉 Want FREE Bible Games for Your Kids?
Grab 6 free Bible resources instantly — perfect for Sunday Schools, homeschools, and Christian Classrooms!
YES, PLEASE! →🔒 No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.
“For the word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all He does.” Psalm 33:4
I still love this one — there’s something about a good rhythm that helps a verse stick in a little one’s memory. Pairing it with the song makes it even easier for them to catch on!
Thanks for the comment and ideas Dave! “Do” is more fun than “Does”. Blessings!
Hey scripture lady. I like that rhythm thing–I do similar stuff with my guitar and rhythm instruments. You missed a good opportunity for a rhyme how-ever. Instead of does–use DO and you got a rhyme–may not be proper English–but that never bothered Hank Williams Sr. (who by-the-way wrote many, many Gospel songs.)
Using DO instead of Does may be a teach-able moment–and could add to the joy (Bible word for fun) of the activity.
I love “Down-by-the-bay” Talk about teaching rhyming–this is the song!!!
Dave Shipp