Bible Quiz – Psalm 10 (Subjective Questions)

Bible Quiz – Psalm 10 (Subjective Questions) 

Psalm 10 is a heartfelt cry against the arrogance of the wicked and a strong declaration of trust in God’s justice. The psalmist wrestles with the question of why God seems distant in times of trouble, yet he ultimately affirms that the Lord reigns and defends the helpless. This quiz will help you dive deep into the verses, reflect on the psalm’s message, and test your knowledge of Scripture.

 

 Instructions

 All questions are subjective – you need to recall and write the answers in your own words.

 Each question comes with the answer and the complete reference verse from Psalm 10.

 Read carefully and reflect: the goal is not just to test memory but to understand the psalm’s meaning.

 Use your Bible while attempting, and then check with the provided answers.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 10 (Subjective Questions)

 

Q1. In verse 1, what concern does the psalmist express about God’s presence in times of trouble?

Answer: The psalmist asks why God stands far off and hides Himself in times of trouble.

Reference: “Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1, NIV)

 

Q2. According to verse 2, how does the psalmist describe the wicked in relation to the helpless?

Answer: The wicked in their arrogance hunt down the weak, and are caught in the schemes they devise.

Reference: “In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises.” (Psalm 10:2)

 

Q3. What does verse 3 say the wicked boast about?

Answer: The wicked boast about the cravings of their heart and bless the greedy, renouncing the Lord.

Reference: “He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord.” (Psalm 10:3)

 

Q4. In verse 4, why does the wicked not seek God?

Answer: Because in his pride he does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

Reference: “In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.” (Psalm 10:4)

 

Q5. What does verse 5 describe about the wicked man’s ways and his attitude toward God’s laws?

Answer: His ways are prosperous; he rejects God’s laws and sneers at all his enemies.

Reference: “His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies.” (Psalm 10:5)

 

Q6. According to verse 6, what false confidence does the wicked express?

Answer: He says to himself, “Nothing will ever shake me.” He claims he will always be happy and never face trouble.

Reference: “He says to himself, ‘Nothing will ever shake me.’ He swears, ‘No one will ever do me harm.’” (Psalm 10:6)

 

Q7. In verse 7, what fills the mouth of the wicked?

Answer: His mouth is full of lies, threats, trouble, and evil.

Reference: “His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue.” (Psalm 10:7)

 

Q8. Where does verse 8 say the wicked lie in wait, and whom do they ambush?

Answer: They lie in wait near villages, ambushing the innocent and killing the helpless.

Reference: “He lies in wait near the villages; from ambush he murders the innocent. His eyes watch in secret for his victims.” (Psalm 10:8)

 

Q9. How does verse 9 describe the wicked’s actions like a predator?

Answer: Like a lion in cover, he lies in wait to catch the helpless, dragging them off in his net.

Reference: “Like a lion in cover he lies in wait. He lies in wait to catch the helpless; he catches the helpless and drags them off in his net.” (Psalm 10:9)

 

Q10. What happens to the helpless when attacked, according to verse 10?

Answer: The helpless are crushed, collapse, and fall under the wicked’s strength.

Reference: “His victims are crushed, they collapse; they fall under his strength.” (Psalm 10:10)

 

Q11. What assumption does the wicked make in verse 11 about God?

Answer: He says to himself, “God will never notice; He covers His face and never sees.”

Reference: “He says to himself, ‘God will never notice; he covers his face and never sees.’” (Psalm 10:11)

 

Q12. What appeal does the psalmist make to God in verse 12?

Answer: He asks God to arise, lift up His hand, and not forget the helpless.

Reference: “Arise, Lord! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless.” (Psalm 10:12)

 

Q13. In verse 13, what question does the psalmist raise about the wicked’s arrogance?

Answer: He asks why the wicked renounce God and say, “He will not call us to account.”

Reference: “Why does the wicked man revile God? Why does he say to himself, ‘He won’t call me to account’?” (Psalm 10:13)

 

Q14. What does verse 14 affirm about God’s awareness of the oppressed?

Answer: God sees trouble and grief, takes note of it, and the victim commits themselves to Him, knowing He is the helper of the fatherless.

Reference: “But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.” (Psalm 10:14)

 

Q15. What request does the psalmist make in verse 15 concerning the wicked?

Answer: He asks God to break the arm of the wicked and call them to account for their wickedness until none is found.

Reference: “Break the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found out.” (Psalm 10:15)

 

Q16. What declaration of God’s reign is made in verse 16?

Answer: The Lord is King forever and ever; the nations will perish from His land.

Reference: “The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land.” (Psalm 10:16)

 

Q17. What assurance is given in verse 17 about the cries of the afflicted?

Answer: The Lord hears the desire of the afflicted and encourages them, listening to their cry.

Reference: “You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.” (Psalm 10:17)

 

Q18. How does verse 18 conclude regarding God’s justice?

Answer: God defends the fatherless and oppressed, so that earthly mortals will never again strike terror.

Reference: “Defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror.” (Psalm 10:18)

 

We hope this quiz helped you engage with Psalm 10 in a deeper way. The psalm reminds us that though the wicked may seem powerful, God sees, hears, and defends the helpless. Keep studying the Psalms with us at Bible Quiz Corner—where Scripture comes alive through questions and reflection.

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