Psalms Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of Psalms with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
What do the righteous in Psalm 1 compare to?
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1. What do the righteous in Psalm 1 compare to?
- A) Chaff blown by the wind
- B) Mountains that cannot move
- C) Waves of the sea
- D) Trees planted by streams (correct answer)
Answer: Trees planted by streams. The righteous are likened to trees planted by streams of water. Psalms 1
2. In Psalm 2, what do the nations do against God's anointed?
- A) Flee in fear
- B) Plot in vain (correct answer)
- C) Sing praises
- D) Bow down in worship
Answer: Plot in vain. The nations plot in vain against God's anointed King. Psalms 2
3. What does David call the Lord in Psalm 3?
- A) His shield (correct answer)
- B) His sword
- C) His fortress
- D) His light
Answer: His shield. David refers to the Lord as his shield, indicating protection. Psalms 3
4. In Psalm 5, what does David ask God to do?
- A) Deliver him from enemies (correct answer)
- B) Judge the righteous
- C) Make him rich
- D) Guide the wicked
Answer: Deliver him from enemies. David asks God for help and protection from his enemies. Psalms 5
5. What is the main theme of Psalm 6?
- A) A celebration of victory
- B) Praise for God's creation
- C) A declaration of faith
- D) A cry for mercy (correct answer)
Answer: A cry for mercy. Psalm 6 is a heartfelt cry for mercy in times of trial. Psalms 6
6. In Psalm 8, what does the psalmist marvel at?
- A) The strength of man
- B) The beauty of nature
- C) The wisdom of kings
- D) God's creation (correct answer)
Answer: God's creation. The psalmist marvels at God's creation and the honor bestowed on mankind. Psalms 8
7. What does Psalm 9 celebrate?
- A) The beauty of the earth
- B) The power of kings
- C) God's unwavering justice (correct answer)
- D) The wisdom of the wise
Answer: God's unwavering justice. Psalm 9 expresses gratitude and trust in God's unwavering justice. Psalms 9
8. In Psalm 10, what does the psalmist lament?
- A) The strength of the righteous
- B) The prosperity of the wicked (correct answer)
- C) The joy of the faithful
- D) The silence of the heavens
Answer: The prosperity of the wicked. The psalmist laments the flourishing of the wicked and their oppression of the poor. Psalms 10
9. What does Psalm 11 encourage the faithful to do?
- A) Flee to the mountains
- B) Seek worldly success
- C) Doubt God's protection
- D) Trust in the Lord (correct answer)
Answer: Trust in the Lord. Psalm 11 encourages trust in the Lord amidst danger and adversity. Psalms 11
10. What does Psalm 22 express?
- A) A song of joy
- B) A call to arms
- C) A prayer for wealth
- D) A cry of anguish (correct answer)
Answer: A cry of anguish. Psalm 22 is a raw expression of anguish and a cry for help from God. Psalms 22