Bible Quiz - Psalm 4: True / False
Welcome
back to Bible Quiz Corner! In this quiz, we turn our attention to Psalm 4, a
short yet powerful psalm by David that speaks of prayer, peace, and confidence
in God. Whether you’re familiar with this psalm or discovering it afresh, this
quiz is a great way to meditate on its truths while testing your Bible
knowledge.
📝 Instructions:
Read
each statement carefully.
Decide
whether it is True or False according to Psalm 4 (KJV).
After
each answer, you’ll find the correct response along with the complete reference
verse for deeper reflection.
You
can take this quiz on your own or challenge a friend or Bible study group!
Bible Quiz - Psalm 4: True / False
1.
God hears us when we call to Him in distress.
Answer: True
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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.
The psalmist says that God has ignored him during difficult times.
❌ Answer:
False
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Psalm 4:1 – "...thou hast enlarged me when I was in
distress..."
3.
The sons of men are accused of turning the psalmist's glory into vanity.
Answer: True
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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."
4.
Leasing in the Bible means ‘borrowing.’
❌ Answer:
False
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Psalm 4:2 – "…seek after leasing..."
(In
KJV, “leasing” means lying, not borrowing.)
5.
The Lord sets apart the godly for Himself.
Answer: True
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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."
6.
The psalm encourages people to act on their anger immediately.
❌ Answer:
False
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Psalm 4:4 – "Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your
own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah."
7.
We are told to offer sacrifices of righteousness and trust in the Lord.
Answer: True
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Psalm 4:5 – "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and
put your trust in the Lord."
8.
The people are looking for someone to show them good.
Answer: True
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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."
9.
The psalmist says he has joy greater than when others have an increase in corn
and wine.
Answer: True
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Psalm 4:7 – "Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in
the time that their corn and their wine increased."
10.
The psalmist cannot sleep because of anxiety.
❌ Answer:
False
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Psalm 4:8 – "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:
for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety."
11.
The psalmist asks God to have mercy and hear his prayer.
Answer: True
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Psalm 4:1 – "...have mercy upon me, and hear my
prayer."
12.
The psalmist encourages silent reflection at bedtime.
Answer: True
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Psalm 4:4 – "...commune with your own heart upon your
bed, and be still. Selah."
13.
The psalmist says that sacrifices are no longer necessary.
❌ Answer:
False
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Psalm 4:5 – "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and
put your trust in the Lord."
14.
The psalm implies that true joy comes from earthly riches.
❌ Answer:
False
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Psalm 4:7 – "Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in
the time that their corn and their wine increased."
15.
Peaceful sleep is a gift from the Lord, who ensures safety.
Answer: True
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Psalm 4:8 – "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:
for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety."
16.
The psalmist asks the Lord to shine the light of His countenance upon them.
Answer: True
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Psalm 4:6 – "Lord, lift thou up the light of thy
countenance upon us."
17.
According to Psalm 4, God listens only to kings and prophets.
❌ Answer:
False
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Psalm 4:3 – "...the Lord will hear when I call unto
him."
(This
shows God listens to the godly, not just leaders.)
18.
Psalm 4 encourages open, noisy complaints before bed.
❌ Answer:
False
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Psalm 4:4 – "...commune with your own heart upon your
bed, and be still."
19.
The phrase “stand in awe” implies a call to reverent fear and self-control.
Answer: True
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Psalm 4:4 – "Stand in awe, and sin not..."
20.
The theme of Psalm 4 includes confidence in God even during distress.
Answer: True
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Entire Psalm – From verse 1 to 8, David expresses faith in
God's protection, joy, and peace amidst adversity.
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