Bible Quiz – Psalm 9 (Fill in the Blanks)

Bible Quiz – Psalm 9 (Fill in the Blanks)

Psalm 9 is a heartfelt song of praise to God for His justice, power, and faithfulness. In it, David reflects on how God defends the oppressed, judges the nations with righteousness, and proves Himself a refuge in times of trouble. This chapter reminds us that no enemy is greater than the Lord’s authority and that those who seek Him will never be forsaken.

This quiz will help you test your knowledge of Psalm 9 while encouraging you to read the chapter closely and reflect on its meaning. Whether you’ve memorized the psalm or are reading it for the first time, this is a fun way to engage with Scripture and sharpen your recall.

Instructions

1. Each question contains a Bible verse from Psalm 9 with one key word missing.

2. Four multiple-choice options are given — choose the one that correctly completes the verse.

3. After each question, you’ll find the correct answer along with the full reference verse so you can check it against your Bible.

4. Use the quiz as a personal challenge, a group Bible study activity, or even a family learning time.

Psalm 9 – Fill in the Blanks Multiple Choice Quiz

1. I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy _______ works.

a) mighty

b) wonderful

c) righteous

d) marvelous

Answer: b) wonderful

Reference: I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy wonderful works. – Psalm 9:1

2. I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most _______.

a) Holy

b) High

c) Righteous

d) Mighty

Answer: b) High

Reference: I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. – Psalm 9:2

3. When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy _______.

a) power

b) glory

c) presence

d) word

Answer: c) presence

Reference: When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. – Psalm 9:3

4. For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging _______.

a) righteously

b) justly

c) faithfully

d) truthfully

Answer: a) righteously

Reference: For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging righteously. – Psalm 9:4

5. Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and _______.

a) ever

b) always

c) eternity

d) aye

Answer: d) aye

Reference: Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and aye. – Psalm 9:5

6. O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed _______; their memorial is perished with them.

a) fortresses

b) palaces

c) cities

d) kingdoms

Answer: c) cities

Reference: O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities; their memorial is perished with them. – Psalm 9:6

7. But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for _______.

a) righteousness

b) judgment

c) justice

d) truth

Answer: b) judgment

Reference: But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. – Psalm 9:7

8. And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in _______.

a) equity

b) truth

c) justice

d) fairness

Answer: a) equity

Reference: And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in equity. – Psalm 9:8

9. The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of _______.

a) trouble

b) distress

c) fear

d) need

Answer: a) trouble

Reference: The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. – Psalm 9:9

10. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that _______ thee.

a) love

b) seek

c) obey

d) honor

Answer: b) seek

Reference: And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. – Psalm 9:10

11. Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in _______: declare among the people his doings.

a) Jerusalem

b) Zion

c) Heaven

d) the sanctuary

Answer: b) Zion

Reference: Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. – Psalm 9:11

12. When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the _______.

a) poor

b) humble

c) afflicted

d) needy

Answer: c) afflicted

Reference: When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the afflicted. – Psalm 9:12

13. Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the _______ of death.

a) valley

b) depths

c) gates

d) shadows

Answer: c) gates

Reference: Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death. – Psalm 9:13

14. That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of _______: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

a) Zion

b) Jerusalem

c) Israel

d) Judah

Answer: a) Zion

Reference: That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. – Psalm 9:14

15. The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own _______ taken.

a) soul

b) foot

c) hand

d) life

Answer: b) foot

Reference: The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. – Psalm 9:15

16. The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own _______.

a) devices

b) hands

c) heart

d) ways

Answer: b) hands

Reference: The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. – Psalm 9:16

17. The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that _______ God.

a) forsake

b) forget

c) hate

d) oppose

Answer: b) forget

Reference: The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. – Psalm 9:17

18. For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for _______.

a) ever

b) long

c) eternity

d) aye

Answer: a) ever

Reference: For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. – Psalm 9:18

19. Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy _______.

a) sight

b) presence

c) wisdom

d) power

Answer: a) sight

Reference: Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. – Psalm 9:19

20. Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but _______.

a) nothing

b) men

c) dust

d) weak

Answer: b) men

Reference: Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. – Psalm 9:20

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