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1. In the opening verses of Psalm 42, the writer compares his soul to what animal?


Answer: A deer (longing for water)

Interesting Information:
Verses 1-2a:
"As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God."

The metaphor of spiritual desire as thirst was commonly employed by the authors of the Bible, who lived in a semi-arid land where water was precious. For other poetic descriptions of thirst in the psalms, see Psalm 63 and Psalm 143. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalm 42
 
Some incorrect choices:
An eagle (soaring over the mountains), A dog (following its master), A sheep (hiding from wolves)

2. Psalm 1 states that the good man, who doesn't listen to evil, doesn't do evil, and doesn't mock those who refrain from evil, but who delights in the law of the Lord, is like a _________ planted by streams of water. Like a what?


Answer: tree

Interesting Information:
According to this psalm, just as the tree is sustained by the constant water supply, and is fruitful and able to endure drought, so the good man is sustained by the law of the Lord. There is a close parallel between Psalm 1:1a, 2-3 and Jeremiah 17:7-8, the main difference being that in Jeremiah the good man trusts in the Lord Himself, rather than in the law of the Lord. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
reed, pillar, field

3. Based on the number of their psalms recorded, what R.O.C.K. group was number 3 on the Israelite Hit Parade?


Answer: Sons of Korah

Interesting Information:
The Sons of Korah have 11 Psalms recorded in the Biblical text (including "O Lord, God of my salvation," (Psalm 88), which may have been a solo number by one of the same band, Heman the Ezrahite). Leaving aside the many anonymous Psalms, this is the third highest number attributed to a single named person or group. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Psalms Music Radio Show
 
Some incorrect choices:
The Delilahs, Egyptian Overseers With Whips, Daughters of Canaan

4. According to Psalm 119:164, why did David praise God seven times a day?


Answer: 'Because of Thy Righteous Judgement'

Interesting Information:
Psalm 119:164, written by David, says, 'Seven times a day do I praise thee because of Thy righteous judgments'. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Book of Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
'Because of Thy unerring ways', 'Because of Thy love for mankind', 'Because of Thy wisdom and power'

5. "One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may ____ in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD and to enquire in his temple." Which word completes this KJV quote?


Answer: dwell

Interesting Information:
The quote comes from Psalm 27:4.
In spite of the peaks and valleys in King David's life, one constant was his desire for the presence of God. In Psalm 122:1 he states, "I was glad when they said unto me Let us go into the house of the LORD." When David's son whom he had with Bathsheba died, he also went to the temple to worship. This can be found in 2 Samuel 12:17-20. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Are You Familiar With Psalms?
 
Some incorrect choices:
rest, abide, sing

6. Complete the first verse of the first Psalm (New International Version): "Blessed is the man who ..."


Answer: does not walk in the counsel of the wicked

Interesting Information:
The verse continues: "...or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers." This Psalm is an encouragement to focus on "the law of the Lord" and talks about the benefits that that brings. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Book of Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
always trusts in the Lord, follows the way of the Lord, does not sit in the seat of mockers

7. Who is exalted above the heavens?


Answer: God

Interesting Information:
Psalm 108:5 "Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth."

The word "exalted" means to "raise or lift up". The word "praise" is often used as well. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Psalms - Part Five
 
Some incorrect choices:
David, Solomon, Moses

8. In Psalm 91:2 (KJV) the Psalmist refers to the Lord as his refuge and his what?


Answer: fortress

Interesting Information:
Psalm 91:2 "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust."

A fortress is a very secure place. So David is telling us that the Lord will always protect us. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Psalms - Book 4
 
Some incorrect choices:
castle, moat, tank

9. The heads of what were broken in the water according to Psalm 74:13 (KJV)?


Answer: dragons

Interesting Information:
Psalm 74:13: "Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters."

This verse is in reference to when the Hebrews left Egypt. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalms - Book 3
 
Some incorrect choices:
lions, unicorns, whales

10. What does Psalm 42:11 say to put your hope in?


Answer: God

Interesting Information:
Psalm 42:11 "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."

Most of the Psalms were written by David (the same one who fought and beat Goliath). Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Psalm - Book 2
 
Some incorrect choices:
the Yankees, government, yourself

11. "Psalms" (or more precisely "Psalmoi") was first given as the title to this collection in what translation of the Bible?


Answer: The Septuagint

Interesting Information:
The Hebrew title of the book is sepher tehillim, or "book of praises." The Septuagint is a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, and there the book is first titled "Psalmoi." The term "Psalms" was therefore used for subsequent English translations. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: About the Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
The Hebrew, The Latin Vulgate, The King James

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


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

Interesting Information:
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. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Psalm 119
 
Some incorrect choices:
It's the shortest chapter in the Bible., It's the only Psalm attributed to Moses., It is the oldest Psalm.

13. Where would you find these verses? "I look up to the mountains--does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth!"


Answer: 121

Interesting Information:
Psalm 121 was written by an anonymous author, though Hezekiah has been suggested as the author. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
119, 117, 1

14. 'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no ___________' (NIV)


Answer: evil

Interesting Information:
From Psalm 23, verse 4. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Psalms: Complete the Quote
 
Some incorrect choices:
shadow, demon, problem

15. Who is credited as the author of the majority of the Psalms?


Answer: David

Interesting Information:
Most were written by David to the chief musician. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: The Book of Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
Saul, The Chief Musician, Asaph

16. Psalms 2 is referenced multiple times in the New Testament in reference to what?


Answer: Jesus Christ

Interesting Information:
Psalm two tells the story of the Reign of the Lord's Anointed, and is referenced in Acts 4:25, 26, and 13:33, Hebrews 1:5 and 5:5, and Revelation 2:26-27, 12:5, and 19:5. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalm Sunday
 
Some incorrect choices:
Heaven, Hell, The New Kingdom

17. What does the psalmist say about his tears in verse 3 of Psalm 42?


Answer: They have been his food

Interesting Information:
Verses 2b-3:
"When shall I come and appear before God?
My tears have been my food day and night,
While continually they say to me, 'Where is your God?'"

The imagery in this emotive passage is also well-used throughout the psalms. For example, Psalm 80 says "You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in great measure". In a similar vein, Psalm 102 laments "I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping." Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalm 42
 
Some incorrect choices:
They have soaked his pillow, They are drowning him, They are a river

18. In Psalm 2:9 God promises that His Anointed one will break the nations who stand against Him with a rod. What kind of rod?


Answer: iron

Interesting Information:
Handel's 'Messiah' uses much of Psalm 2 (specifically, verses 1 and 2, verse 3 in chorus, verse 4, and then verse 9). In the context, illustrated in quotation below, verse 9 says that the Son of God will subdue the heathen (people who, according to the Bible, do not believe in God) with 'a rod of iron.'
Psalm 2:1-3, 7-8a, 9: (This is the KJV text which, of course, was the only English text available in 1741/42 when 'Messiah' was composed.)
"1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. ... 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen... 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."
Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
rubber, gold, willow wood

19. Can you sing along? This group's Psalm 42 begins, "As the deer pants for the water brooks..."; what's the next line? (NKJV text)


Answer: "So pants my soul for You, O God."

Interesting Information:
Part of this hit is still in use today as a Gospel chorus: "As the deer pants for the water, So my soul longs after You." If you like this song, then I could maybe say that the Sons of Korah still have some fans today! Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: The Psalms Music Radio Show
 
Some incorrect choices:
"and the fox's tongue hangs out,", "and her hooves stir up the dust;", "so I long for red, red wine!"

20. In Psalm 86:1, what body part did David ask the Lord to "bow down" because he was poor and needy?


Answer: ear

Interesting Information:
David wrote in Psalm 86:1, 'Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy'. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Book of Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
hand, foot, eyes

21. "I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be _____ from mine enemies." Which word is missing from the KJV quote?


Answer: saved

Interesting Information:
The quote comes from Psalm 18:3.
The book of Psalms was used by the Jews in worship in Old Testament times. Some sources refer to Psalms as the Jewish hymn book. Even today, many worship songs in Judaism and Christianity come from Psalms, this verse being an example. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Are You Familiar With Psalms?
 
Some incorrect choices:
kept, hidden, separated

22. Which phrase completes Psalm 8:1 (New International Version)? "O Lord, our Lord,..."


Answer: how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Interesting Information:
This Psalm was written by King David expressing his wonder at the earth and skies. It also expresses his amazement at the fact that God cares for mankind, as people seem so insignificant when compared with the vastness of the universe.

Incidentally, the sentiments of the incorrect answers are also expressed at various points in the Psalms, even if not in those exact words. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Book of Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
how wonderful are the works of your hands!, how awesome are your mighty acts!, how steadfast is your unfailing love!

23. Complete this sentence from Psalm 111:10 (KJV). The fear of the Lord is the beginning of ________________________?


Answer: wisdom

Interesting Information:
Psalm 111:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever."

This sentence linking wisdom to the fear of God is repeated later on again in the book of Proverbs. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: Psalms - Part Five

24. What does Psalm 94:11 (KJV) tell us the Lord knows?


Answer: the thoughts of man

Interesting Information:
Psalm 94:11 "The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity."

Many people may seem very good on the outside, as if they never do anything wrong. However, that doesn't matter when it comes to God because he always knows what is on our hearts. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Psalms - Book 4
 
Some incorrect choices:
a song that gets on everybody's nerves, why the chicken crossed the road, what women want

25. What is red in Psalm 75:8 (KJV)?


Answer: wine

Interesting Information:
Psalm 75:8: "For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them."

When the Bible talks about wine it is not like the wine we think of today, it was a lot weaker as far as alcohol is concerned than it is today, and in most cases it may have been nonalcoholic such as grape juice (http://logosresourcepages.org/Believers/alcohol.htm) Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalms - Book 3
 
Some incorrect choices:
blood, tongue, ocean

26. What does the Psalmist tell us to do in Psalm 47:1?


Answer: Clap your hands

Interesting Information:
Psalm 47:1 "Clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."

The Psalms are very poetic and discuss a lot about being joyous and dancing, singing, hand clapping. David has a lot to be happy about because he knows with God he has everything. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalm - Book 2
 
Some incorrect choices:
the Tango, read the Scriptures, sleep

27. In the 16th Psalm, what does David say is at God's right hand?


Answer: pleasures

Interesting Information:
Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

In the New Testament the Bible says Jesus sits at the right hand of God. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalms - Book 1
 
Some incorrect choices:
animals, tax write-offs, fruit

28. The word "Psalm" comes from the Greek and is generally used to indicate a song that is:


Answer: Accompanied by musical instruments

Interesting Information:
In 370 A.D., Gregory of Nyssa defined the different types of Christian songs thus: "The psalm (PSALMOS) is the melody produced on the musical instrument (ORGANON). The song (ODE) is the utterance of melody (MELOS) through the mouth with words. Hymn (HUMNOS) is the praise offered to God" (For more on this subject, see http://www.kyowva.com/articles/apsalmis.htm) Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: About the Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
Sung only by priests, Sung a capella, Uplifting in nature

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


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

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

From Quiz: Psalm 119
 
Some incorrect choices:
By walking upright in God's sight., By following the advice of his or her elders., By singing God's praises.

30. 'Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my ___________' (NIV)


Answer: path

Interesting Information:
Psalm 119, verse 105. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Psalms: Complete the Quote
 
Some incorrect choices:
shoes, way, passage

31. What is the first word of Psalm 1?


Answer: Blessed

Interesting Information:
'Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.' Psalm 1:1 Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Book of Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lord, O, Hear

32. What type of pastures does the Shepherd make the Psalmist 'lie down in', according to the New King James Version?


Answer: green

Interesting Information:
Psalm 23:2 Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: The 23rd Psalm
 
Some incorrect choices:
abundant, grassy, new

33. According to both the ESV and KJV, in verse 5:6 the psalm states that the Lord will destroy those who speak lies, and abhors bloodthirsty and what other kind of men?


Answer: Deceitful

Interesting Information:
ESV -Psalm 2: "You destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man." Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalm Sunday
 
Some incorrect choices:
Wicked, Evil, Hateful

34. In the fourth verse of Psalm 42, the author remembers when he used to journey to what place?


Answer: The house of God

Interesting Information:
Verse 4:
"When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me.
For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God,
With a voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast."

The psalmist is living in exile and is unable to participate in the shared religious ceremonies of his community that made him feel close to God. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Psalm 42
 
Some incorrect choices:
The seaside, The battlefields, His mother's house

35. In Psalm 14:1 we read that 'The fool has said in his heart, "_____________." (Hint: For 'The fool', try substituting 'Richard Dawkins'.) What did the fool say?


Answer: There is no God.

Interesting Information:
Of course, you may or may not agree; that's the Bible's opinion. The Psalm indicates that, because of "the fool's" unbelief in God (or, therefore, in Divine judgement), such unbelievers act in evil ways, having no fear of the consequences. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
I shall be rich., There is yet time to repent., My neighbour's calf is mine.

36. Do you know the lyrics? The same group's "His foundation" (Psalm 87), begins the third verse with the words, "Glorious things are spoken of you,"; of whom, or of what, are these words spoken? (NKJV text)


Answer: "O city of God!"

Interesting Information:
In another popular Gospel chorus, one well-known form of these lines goes, "Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God!" For a R.O.C.K. group which only made number 3, it seems the Sons of Korah had a lot of talent! Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Psalms Music Radio Show
 
Some incorrect choices:
"O David the King!", "O Solomon the wise!", "O Esther the fair!"

37. With what word does the book of Psalms begin?


Answer: Blessed

Interesting Information:
Psalms 1:1 begins 'Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. Nor standeth in the way of sinners. Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful'.

The word 'Psalms' can also be found in Luke 20:42 and Acts 1:20.
Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: The Book of Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
Thou, Sing, Psalms

38. "_____ on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: ____, I say, on the LORD." What one word fills in both blanks for this KJV quote?


Answer: wait

Interesting Information:
The quote comes from Psalm 27:14.
Waiting can be a hard thing but it teaches humility and patience and can grant renewed strength. Later in the Bible, this is brought more clearly into focus in Isaiah 40:31 which reads "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength..." Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Are You Familiar With Psalms?
 
Some incorrect choices:
lean, call, depend

39. Psalm 23:1 (New International Version) begins, "The Lord is my shepherd..." What does the psalmist say next?


Answer: I shall not be in want

Interesting Information:
Psalm 23 must be the most well-known and well-loved of all the Psalms. It was written by King David. He would have been an expert both in the art of being a good shepherd and the behaviour of sheep, as he looked after his father's sheep before he was anointed as king. Making sure that the sheep were never "in want" would be the ultimate goal of the shepherd. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: The Book of Psalms
 
Some incorrect choices:
He always watches over me, He keeps me safe from all harm, I shall not be afraid

40. Chapter 117 is very short. How many verses is it?


Answer: 2

Interesting Information:
Chapter 117 of Psalms is actually the shortest verse in the Bible (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapters_and_verses_of_the_Bible#Trivia).

The verse says: Psalm 117:1 "O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people."

Psalm 117:2 "For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord." Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Psalms - Part Five
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