Bible Quiz - Psalm 4: Subjective Questions

 

Bible Quiz - Psalm 4: Subjective Questions 

Welcome to the Subjective Bible Quiz on Psalm 4 here at Bible Quiz Corner! This reflective quiz encourages deeper thought and personal engagement with the Scripture. Psalm 4, written by David, is a heartfelt prayer that speaks of trust, peace, and the assurance found in God's presence—perfect for meditation and discussion.

 

📝 Instructions:

Read each open-ended question carefully.

Think about your own understanding before reading the model answer provided.

Each question is backed by a complete reference verse from Psalm 4 (KJV).

Ideal for personal devotions, group Bible studies, or journaling time.

Take your time to ponder each verse—these questions are designed not just to test your knowledge, but to inspire spiritual reflection and growth.

 

Bible Quiz - Psalm 4: Subjective Questions

 

1. What does David ask of God at the beginning of the psalm, and what does it reveal about his relationship with Him?

Answer: David asks God to hear him, have mercy on him, and acknowledges that God has helped him in the past. This reveals David’s confidence in God’s righteousness, mercy, and attentiveness in times of distress.

📖 Psalm 4:1 – "Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer."

 

2. According to David, how do people misuse what is honorable, and what does he question them about?

Answer: David laments that people turn his glory into vanity and seek after lies. He questions how long they will continue to love vain things and falsehood.

📖 Psalm 4:2 – "O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into vanity? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah."

 

3. What assurance does David give about those who are godly?

Answer: David assures that the Lord sets apart the godly for Himself and hears them when they call to Him.

📖 Psalm 4:3 – "But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him."

 

4. How does David encourage people to respond to strong emotions or sin?

Answer: David advises people to stand in awe, not to sin, and to reflect quietly in their hearts upon their beds.

📖 Psalm 4:4 – "Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah."

 

5. What kind of sacrifices does David say should be offered, and where should trust be placed?

Answer: He says to offer sacrifices of righteousness and to put trust in the Lord.

📖 Psalm 4:5 – "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord."

 

6. What request does David make on behalf of the people in verse 6?

Answer: David expresses a desire for God's presence and favor, asking the Lord to lift up the light of His countenance upon them.

📖 Psalm 4:6 – "There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us."

 

7. What comparison does David make about the joy in his heart?

Answer: David says the joy God gives him is greater than the joy people have when their grain and wine increase.

📖 Psalm 4:7 – "Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased."

 

8. What does David say about his ability to sleep, and what is the reason for it?

Answer: David says he lies down and sleeps in peace because the Lord alone makes him dwell in safety.

📖 Psalm 4:8 – "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety."

 

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