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Psalm 119 Trivia Quiz

Come along and take a quiz on this great chapter in Psalms. All verses are from the NLT Life Application Study Bible.

A multiple-choice quiz by laughinggirl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
laughinggirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,486

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1001

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Question 1 of 15

1. Psalm 119 is unique among the chapters of the Bible. Why is that? Hint

It's the shortest chapter in the Bible.

It's the longest chapter in the Bible.

It's the only Psalm attributed to Moses.

It is the oldest Psalm.

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Question 2 of 15

2. In which way does the author tell a young person to stay pure? Hint

By walking upright in God's sight.

By obeying God's word and following its rules.

By following the advice of his or her elders.

By singing God's praises.

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Question 3 of 15

3. "Give me understanding and I will obey your ___."

Answer: (One Word: THREE letters)

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 119:36, the author begs the Lord not to inflict him with something. With what doesn't he want to be inflicted? Hint

disease

love of money

loneliness

pain

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Question 5 of 15

5. "Your principles have been the ___ of my life..." Hint

music

blood

truth

sustainer

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Question 6 of 15

6. "I believe in your commands; now teach me justice and mercy for others." Is this verse correct?

Yes

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Question 7 of 15

7. What did the suffering the author went through teach him? Hint

to be guided by God's word

to walk in God's path

to pay attention to God's principles

to live for God

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Question 8 of 15

8. The author exalts God for restoring ___ with the Word. What does he praise God for restoring? Hint

happiness and family

love and voice

faith and life

joy and health

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Question 9 of 15

9. Is this verse correct? "Your word is a light for my feet and a lamp for my path."

Yes

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who does the author hate? Hint

those who hurt the innocent

those who speak evil

those who lie and cheat

those who are undecided about God

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Question 11 of 15

11. "You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my only source of ___."

Answer: (One Word: four letters)

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Question 12 of 15

12. Is this verse correct? "All the wicked of the earth are the scum you skim off..."

Yes

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Question 13 of 15

13. "Give __ to me your servant; then I will understand your decrees." What does the author want in order to understand God? Hint

wisdom

discernment

knowledge

patience

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Question 14 of 15

14. How many times a day does the author say he will praise God? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. Is this the last verse in Psalm 119? "Let me live so I can praise you, and may your laws sustain me."

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Psalm 119 is unique among the chapters of the Bible. Why is that?

Answer: It's the longest chapter in the Bible.

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, there are 176 verses. Psalm 117 is the shortest. Moses is traditionally credited with writing Psalm 90, which would make that one the oldest Psalm. Psalm 119's author is listed as anonymous, but some suggest that it may have been written by Ezra.

2. In which way does the author tell a young person to stay pure?

Answer: By obeying God's word and following its rules.

"How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word and following its rules." 119:9

3. "Give me understanding and I will obey your ___."

Answer: law

"Teach me, O Lord, to follow every one of your principles. Give me understanding and I will obey your law; I will put it into practice with all my heart." 119:33-34

4. In 119:36, the author begs the Lord not to inflict him with something. With what doesn't he want to be inflicted?

Answer: love of money

"Give me an eagerness for your decrees; do not inflict me with love for money! Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word." 119:36-37

5. "Your principles have been the ___ of my life..."

Answer: music

"Your principles have been the music of my life throughout the years of my pilgrimage." 119:54

6. "I believe in your commands; now teach me justice and mercy for others." Is this verse correct?

Answer: No

"I believe your commands; now teach me good judgement and knowledge." 119:66

7. What did the suffering the author went through teach him?

Answer: to pay attention to God's principles

"The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles. Your law is more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver!" 119:71-72

8. The author exalts God for restoring ___ with the Word. What does he praise God for restoring?

Answer: joy and health

"If your law hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. I will never forget your commandments, for you have used them to restore my joy and health." 119:92-93

9. Is this verse correct? "Your word is a light for my feet and a lamp for my path."

Answer: No

"Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path." 119:105

10. Who does the author hate?

Answer: those who are undecided about God

"I hate those who are undecided about you, but my choice is clear -- I love your law." 119:113

11. "You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my only source of ___."

Answer: hope

"You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my only source of hope." 119:114.

12. Is this verse correct? "All the wicked of the earth are the scum you skim off..."

Answer: Yes

"But you have rejected all who stray from your principles. They are only fooling themselves. All the wicked of the earth are the scum you skim off; no wonder I love to obey your decrees!" 119:118-119

13. "Give __ to me your servant; then I will understand your decrees." What does the author want in order to understand God?

Answer: discernment

"I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your principles. Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your decrees." 119:124-125

14. How many times a day does the author say he will praise God?

Answer: 7

"I will praise you seven times a day because all your laws are just." 119:164

15. Is this the last verse in Psalm 119? "Let me live so I can praise you, and may your laws sustain me."

Answer: No

The verse in the question is 119:175, the second to last verse. The last verse is: "I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands." 119:176

Source: Author laughinggirl

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