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 77:11-12 (77-12) I will make mention of the deeds of the LORD; yea, I will remember Thy wonders of old. (77-13) I will meditate also upon all Thy work, and muse on Thy doings.'
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.(77-12) I will make mention of the deeds of the LORD; yea, I will remember Thy wonders of old. (77-13) I will meditate also upon all Thy work, and muse on Thy doings.'
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.(77-12) I ____ make mention of ___ deeds of the ____; yea, I will ______ Thy wonders of ___. (77-13) I ____ meditate also upon ___ Thy work, and ____ on Thy doings.'
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.(77-___) ___ will ____ ______ of ___ _____ of ___ ____; yea, ___ ____ remember ___ ______ of ___. (___-13) ___ ____ meditate ____ ____ all ___ ____, and ____ ___ Thy ______.'
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.(7-1) I w m m o t d o t L; y, I w r T w o o. (7-1) I w m a u a T w, a m o T d.'
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.Psalm 77:11-12
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.