Bible Quiz – Psalm 12 (MCQ)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 12 (MCQ) 

This quiz is designed for readers who enjoy deep Scripture engagement, close textual reading, and theological reflection. Psalm 12 is a powerful lament that contrasts human deception with the purity and permanence of God’s Word, and highlights God’s concern for the poor, needy, and faithful in corrupt times.

Unlike basic recall questions, this quiz challenges you to observe literary structure, key phrases, imagery, and spiritual implications found within the psalm. It is ideal for Bible students, teachers, church quiz teams, and serious learners who desire to go beyond surface reading.

Instructions

Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.

Each question has four multiple-choice options; choose the most accurate answer based on Psalm 12 (KJV).

Pay close attention to exact wording, metaphors, and contextual meaning.

Scripture verses are provided after each answer for verification and deeper study.

Take your time—this is a reflection-based challenge, not a speed test.

 

Keep your Bible open to Psalm 12 while attempting the quiz for maximum insight and learning.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 12 (MCQ)

 

Q1. In Psalm 12:1, which two descriptions are paired to show moral decline in society?

A. The poor and the needy

B. The wise and the foolish

C. The godly ceasing and the faithful failing

D. The strong and the weak

 

Correct Answer: C. The godly ceasing and the faithful failing

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:1 (KJV):

Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

 

Q2. What does the phrase “double heart” in Psalm 12:2 most accurately imply?

A. Emotional sensitivity

B. A divided and deceptive inner motive

C. Deep intelligence

D. Spiritual maturity

 

Correct Answer: B. A divided and deceptive inner motive

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:2 (KJV):

They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

 

Q3. Which specific speech sins are condemned together in Psalm 12:3?

A. Silence and fear

B. False prophecy and gossip

C. Flattery and proud speech

D. Anger and bitterness

 

Correct Answer: C. Flattery and proud speech

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:3 (KJV):

The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:

 

Q4. In Psalm 12:4, what claim reflects humanity’s rejection of divine authority?

A. “We are rich and powerful”

B. “Our lips are our own”

C. “We know the law”

D. “We serve no king”

 

Correct Answer: B. “Our lips are our own”

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:4 (KJV):

Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

 

Q5. What motivates the LORD’s declaration, “Now will I arise” in Psalm 12:5?

A. National rebellion

B. Idol worship

C. The oppression and sighing of the helpless

D. The pride of rulers

 

Correct Answer: C. The oppression and sighing of the helpless

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:5 (KJV):

For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

 

Q6. What does the metaphor of “silver tried in a furnace of earth” emphasize about God’s words?

A. Their ancient origin

B. Their rarity

C. Their complete purification through testing

D. Their hidden meaning

 

Correct Answer: C. Their complete purification through testing

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:6 (KJV):

The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

 

Q7. Which theological contrast forms the core tension of Psalm 12?

A. Wealth versus poverty

B. Human deceit versus divine truth

C. Law versus grace

D. Judgment versus mercy

 

Correct Answer: B. Human deceit versus divine truth

Reference Verses – Psalm 12:2 & 12:6 (KJV):

They speak vanity… with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

The words of the LORD are pure words…

 

Q8. In Psalm 12:7, what is the scope of God’s preservation?

A. Until the end of the psalmist’s life

B. For a limited generation

C. From enemies only

D. From this generation for ever

 

Correct Answer: D. From this generation for ever

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:7 (KJV):

Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

 

Q9. What subtle irony is present in Psalm 12:8?

A. The poor become wealthy

B. The righteous are exalted

C. Wickedness spreads when vile men are promoted

D. Silence brings peace

 

Correct Answer: C. Wickedness spreads when vile men are promoted

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:8 (KJV):

The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

 

Q10. Across Psalm 12, which repeated theme connects speech, power, and morality?

A. Military strength

B. Political leadership

C. The ethical use of words

D. Religious rituals

 

Correct Answer: C. The ethical use of words

Reference Verses – Psalm 12:2–4, 12:6 (KJV):

They speak vanity…

With our tongue will we prevail…

The words of the LORD are pure words…

 

Q11. In Psalm 12:1, what does the parallel structure of the verse emphasize?

A. The power of prayer

B. The decline of leadership

C. The disappearance of moral integrity

D. The growth of foreign nations

 

Correct Answer: C. The disappearance of moral integrity

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:1 (KJV):

Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

 

Q12. Which literary device best describes the pairing of “flattering lips” and “double heart” in Psalm 12:2?

A. Hyperbole

B. Metonymy

C. Parallelism highlighting inner–outer hypocrisy

D. Allegory

 

Correct Answer: C. Parallelism highlighting inner–outer hypocrisy

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:2 (KJV):

They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

 

Q13. In Psalm 12:3, what is the implied relationship between “flattering lips” and “proud speech”?

A. They are unrelated sins

B. One excuses the other

C. Both serve self-exaltation

D. One belongs to kings only

 

Correct Answer: C. Both serve self-exaltation

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:3 (KJV):

The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:

 

Q14. The declaration “With our tongue will we prevail” (Psalm 12:4) reveals trust primarily in what?

A. Military force

B. Political alliances

C. Rhetorical manipulation

D. Divine wisdom

 

Correct Answer: C. Rhetorical manipulation

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:4 (KJV):

Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

 

Q15. What does the phrase “him that puffeth at him” most likely signify in Psalm 12:5?

A. Physical violence

B. Mockery and contemptuous threat

C. Natural disasters

D. Foreign invasion

 

Correct Answer: B. Mockery and contemptuous threat

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:5 (KJV):

…I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

 

Q16. Why is the number “seven” significant in the purification imagery of Psalm 12:6?

A. It refers to seven sacrifices

B. It indicates repeated human testing

C. It symbolizes complete and perfect purity

D. It refers to seven prophets

 

Correct Answer: C. It symbolizes complete and perfect purity

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:6 (KJV):

…purified seven times.

 

Q17. Which contrast is most sharply drawn between Psalm 12:2 and Psalm 12:6?

A. Human silence vs divine speech

B. Corrupt human words vs refined divine words

C. Ancient speech vs modern speech

D. Public prayer vs private prayer

 

Correct Answer: B. Corrupt human words vs refined divine words

Reference Verses – Psalm 12:2 & 12:6 (KJV):

They speak vanity…

The words of the LORD are pure words…

 

Q18. In Psalm 12:7, to whom does “them” most contextually refer?

A. The LORD’s words

B. The wicked

C. The poor and needy

D. The priests

 

Correct Answer: C. The poor and needy

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:7 (KJV):

Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

 

Q19. What does the phrase “this generation” imply about the moral climate addressed in Psalm 12?

A. A temporary crisis

B. A righteous era

C. A corrupt and oppressive society

D. A future millennium

 

Correct Answer: C. A corrupt and oppressive society

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:7 (KJV):

…thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

 

Q20. Psalm 12 closes with which sobering theological observation?

A. God immediately removes all wickedness

B. Wickedness flourishes when moral standards collapse

C. Silence is preferable to speech

D. Judgment is delayed forever

 

Correct Answer: B. Wickedness flourishes when moral standards collapse

Reference Verse – Psalm 12:8 (KJV):

The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

 

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“The words of the LORD are pure words…” — Psalm 12:6