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 37:7 Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.Resign thyself unto ___ LORD, and wait ______ for Him; fret ___ thyself because of ___ who prospereth in ___ way, because of ___ man who bringeth ______ devices to pass.
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.Resign ______ ____ the ____, ___ wait ______ ___ Him; ____ ___ thyself ______ ___ him ___ ______ in ___ ___, because ___ ___ man ___ ______ wicked ______ ___ pass.
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.R t u t L, a w p f H; f n t b o h w p i h w, b o t m w b w d t p.
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.Psalm 37:7
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.