Bible Quiz – Psalm 5 (Multiple Choice Questions with Answers)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 5 (Multiple Choice Questions with Answers) 

Welcome to another inspiring edition of Bible Quiz Corner!

This quiz focuses on Psalm 5, a heartfelt morning prayer by King David. In this psalm, David expresses deep trust in God's justice and guidance while contrasting the destiny of the righteous and the wicked. Whether you're a Bible student, a devotional reader, or simply love testing your Scripture knowledge, this quiz will help you reflect on God's holiness, mercy, and protection.

 

Instructions for the Quiz

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer from the four options provided.

Each question is based only on Psalm 5 (KJV), with verse references included for deeper study.

Feel free to pause, reflect, and read the psalm alongside the quiz for better understanding.

You can take this quiz alone, with your Bible study group, or share it in your church community.

At the end, check your answers and see how well you understand this beautiful psalm of David.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 5 (Multiple Choice Questions with Answers)

 

1. Who is the author of Psalm 5?

A. Solomon

B. David

C. Asaph

D. Moses

 

Answer: B. David

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:1 – “To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.”

 

2. How does David begin his prayer in Psalm 5?

A. With a song of praise

B. By thanking God

C. By asking God to listen to his words

D. By declaring God's greatness

 

Answer: C. By asking God to listen to his words

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:1 – “Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.”

 

3. According to Psalm 5:3, when does David direct his prayer to God?

A. At noon

B. At night

C. In the morning

D. At all times

 

Answer: C. In the morning

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:3 – “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord…”

 

4. What does David say God does not take pleasure in?

A. Songs

B. Sacrifices

C. Wickedness

D. Riches

 

Answer: C. Wickedness

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:4 – “For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness…”

 

5. What kind of person will not dwell with God, according to Psalm 5:4?

A. The proud

B. The foolish

C. Evil people

D. The rich

 

Answer: C. Evil people

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:4 – “…neither shall evil dwell with thee.”

 

6. What will God do to liars, according to Psalm 5?

A. Correct them

B. Forgive them

C. Destroy them

D. Ignore them

 

Answer: C. Destroy them

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:6 – “Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing…”

 

7. In Psalm 5:7, David expresses his reverence and enters God’s house because of what?

A. His righteousness

B. God's great mercy

C. The angels’ invitation

D. A vision he received

 

Answer: B. God's great mercy

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:7 – “But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy…”

 

8. What does David ask God to lead him in because of his enemies?

A. The wilderness

B. Righteousness

C. Peace

D. Safety

 

Answer: B. Righteousness

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:8 – “Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies…”

 

9. How does David describe the words of the wicked in Psalm 5:9?

A. Like honey

B. Soft and soothing

C. Full of flattery

D. No faithfulness, their throat is an open sepulchre

 

Answer: D. No faithfulness, their throat is an open sepulchre

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:9 – “For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness…”

 

10. What does David pray for concerning the wicked in Psalm 5:10?

A. That they may be blessed

B. That they may be spared

C. That they may fall by their own counsels

D. That they may be forgiven

 

Answer: C. That they may fall by their own counsels

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:10 – “Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels…”

 

11. Who does David say will rejoice?

A. Those who offer sacrifices

B. Those who keep the law

C. Those who trust in God

D. Those who fear punishment

 

Answer: C. Those who trust in God

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:11 – “But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice…”

 

12. How does Psalm 5 end?

A. With a warning to the wicked

B. With a vision of the temple

C. With a declaration of war

D. With a blessing for the righteous

 

Answer: D. With a blessing for the righteous

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:12 – “For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous…”

 

13. In Psalm 5:6, what kind of person does the Lord abhor?

A. The idolater

B. The bloody and deceitful man

C. The proud and arrogant

D. The one who breaks the Sabbath

 

Answer: B. The bloody and deceitful man

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:6 – “…the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.”

 

14. What musical term appears in the title of Psalm 5?

A. Maschil

B. Michtam

C. Nehiloth

D. Selah

 

Answer: C. Nehiloth

📖 Reference: Psalm 5 Title – “To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth…”

📝 Note: “Nehiloth” likely refers to flutes or wind instruments.

 

15. What does David say is found within the wicked?

A. Anger

B. War

C. Very wickedness

D. Foolishness

 

Answer: C. Very wickedness

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:9 – “…their inward part is very wickedness…”

 

16. How does David describe the throat of the wicked?

A. A serpent’s tongue

B. A pit of lies

C. A roaring lion

D. An open sepulchre

 

Answer: D. An open sepulchre

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:9 – “…their throat is an open sepulchre…”

 

17. What surrounds the righteous as a shield according to Psalm 5:12?

A. Fire

B. Favor

C. Angels

D. The Word of God

 

Answer: B. Favor

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:12 – “…with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”

 

18. What does David say about the boastful in Psalm 5:5?

A. They are mighty in battle

B. God listens to them

C. They shall not stand in God’s sight

D. They will prosper for a time

 

Answer: C. They shall not stand in God’s sight

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:5 – “The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.”

 

19. Why does David ask God to make His way straight before him?

A. Because the path is unclear

B. Because of his enemies

C. Because of God’s promises

D. Because he is a stranger in the land

 

Answer: B. Because of his enemies

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:8 – “Make thy way straight before my face.”

 

20. What does David ask God to do to the wicked because of the multitude of their transgressions?

A. Scatter them

B. Correct them

C. Forgive them

D. Cast them out

 

Answer: D. Cast them out

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:10 – “Cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions…”

 

21. What does David say the Lord does every morning?

A. Sends angels

B. Heals the brokenhearted

C. Hears his voice

D. Forgives sins

 

Answer: C. Hears his voice

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:3 – “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord…”

 

22. According to Psalm 5:5, who will not stand in God's sight?

A. The humble

B. The boastful (foolish)

C. The poor

D. The strangers

 

Answer: B. The boastful (foolish)

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:5 – “The foolish shall not stand in thy sight…”

 

23. David contrasts the wicked and the righteous. What does he say about the workers of iniquity?

A. They are forgiven quickly

B. God hates them

C. They prosper temporarily

D. They pretend to be righteous

 

Answer: B. God hates them

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:5 – “…thou hatest all workers of iniquity.”

 

24. In Psalm 5:7, David says he will worship toward what?

A. Heaven

B. Mount Zion

C. God's holy temple

D. The Ark of the Covenant

 

Answer: C. God's holy temple

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:7 – “…and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.”

 

25. What does David ask God to do regarding the words of the wicked?

A. Silence them

B. Judge them quickly

C. Let them fall by their own counsels

D. Expose their lies

 

Answer: C. Let them fall by their own counsels

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:10 – “Let them fall by their own counsels…”

 

26. What emotional tone is dominant in the opening verses of Psalm 5?

A. Anger

B. Joy

C. Desperation and pleading

D. Praise and celebration

 

Answer: C. Desperation and pleading

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:1–2 – “Give ear to my words, O Lord… Hearken unto the voice of my cry…”

 

27. In Psalm 5:11, what does David say God does for those who love His name?

A. Hides them

B. Blesses their children

C. Defends them

D. Rewards them with riches

 

Answer: C. Defends them

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:11 – “…let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”

 

28. What reason does David give for trusting God to lead him?

A. Because he is the king’s servant

B. Because of his love for God’s law

C. Because of God’s righteousness and the presence of his enemies

D. Because the priest told him so

 

Answer: C. Because of God’s righteousness and the presence of his enemies

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:8 – “Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies…”

 

29. According to Psalm 5:10, why does David say the wicked should be judged?

A. Because they curse the land

B. Because they rebel against God

C. Because they oppress the poor

D. Because they desecrate the temple

 

Answer: B. Because they rebel against God

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:10 – “…for they have rebelled against thee.”

 

30. What attitude does David have toward God’s temple in Psalm 5:7?

A. Joyful celebration

B. Reverent fear

C. Casual confidence

D. Doubtful hesitation

 

Answer: B. Reverent fear

📖 Reference: Psalm 5:7 – “…and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.”

 

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