How to learn a verseJPS TaNaKH 1917
Five steps, one a day, a few minutes each. Here they are on one verse from this set:
Psalm 13:5-6 (13-6) But as for me, in Thy mercy do I trust; my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. (13-6) I will sing unto the LORD, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.(13-6) But as for me, in Thy mercy do I trust; my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. (13-6) I will sing unto the LORD, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.(13-6) But ___ for me, in ___ mercy do I _____; my heart shall ______ in Thy salvation. (___-6) I will ____ unto the LORD, ______ He hath dealt ______ with me.
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.(13-___) ___ as ___ ___, in ___ _____ do ___ _____; my _____ _____ rejoice ___ ___ salvation. (___-___) I ____ ____ unto ___ ____, because ___ ____ dealt ______ ____ me.
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.(1-6) B a f m, i T m d I t; m h s r i T s. (1-6) I w s u t L, b H h d b w m.
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.Psalm 13:5-6
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.