Bible Quiz – Psalm 13 (MCQ)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 13 (MCQ) 

Psalm 13 is one of the most heartfelt prayers in the Book of Psalms. Written by David, this short yet powerful psalm captures the emotional journey of a believer—from deep distress and feelings of abandonment to renewed trust and praise in God.

This quiz is designed to help readers:

Understand the structure and message of Psalm 13

Reflect on how faith speaks honestly to God in times of trouble

Learn Scripture in an engaging and memorable way

Whether you are studying personally, teaching a group, or testing your Bible knowledge, this quiz will guide you verse by verse through Psalm 13.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Choose the correct answer from the four options.

Each question is followed by the correct answer and the complete Bible verse reference (NKJV) for study and reflection.

Take your time—this quiz is meant not only to test knowledge but also to encourage meditation on God’s Word.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 13 (MCQ)

 

Q1. Who is traditionally recognized as the author of Psalm 13?

A. Asaph

B. Solomon

C. David

D. Moses

 

Correct Answer: C. David

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:1)

“To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.”

 

Q2. How many times does David ask “How long?” in Psalm 13?

A. Two times

B. Three times

C. Four times

D. Five times

 

Correct Answer: C. Four times

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:1–2, NKJV)

“How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever?

How long will You hide Your face from me?

How long shall I take counsel in my soul,

Having sorrow in my heart daily?

How long will my enemy be exalted over me?”

 

Q3. What does David fear might happen if God does not intervene?

A. He will lose his kingdom

B. He will sleep the sleep of death

C. He will be forgotten by Israel

D. He will lose his wealth

 

Correct Answer: B. He will sleep the sleep of death

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:3, NKJV)

“Consider and hear me, O LORD my God;

Enlighten my eyes,

Lest I sleep the sleep of death;”

 

Q4. Why does David not want his enemy to prevail over him?

A. It would dishonor Israel

B. It would prove God powerless

C. The enemy would rejoice

D. His people would scatter

 

Correct Answer: C. The enemy would rejoice

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:4, NKJV)

“Lest my enemy say, ‘I have prevailed against him’;

Lest those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved.”

 

Q5. In whom does David place his trust despite his distress?

A. His own strength

B. His army

C. God’s mercy

D. His past victories

 

Correct Answer: C. God’s mercy

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:5a, NKJV)

“But I have trusted in Your mercy;

My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.”

 

Q6. What is the final response of David at the end of Psalm 13?

A. Complaint

B. Silence

C. Praise

D. Fear

 

Correct Answer: C. Praise

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:6, NKJV)

“I will sing to the LORD,

Because He has dealt bountifully with me.”

 

Q7. Which emotional progression best describes Psalm 13?

A. Praise → Fear → Anger

B. Anger → Confusion → Silence

C. Lament → Prayer → Trust and Praise

D. Joy → Sorrow → Despair

 

Correct Answer: C. Lament → Prayer → Trust and Praise

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:1–6, NKJV – Summary Flow)

David begins with lament (vv.1–2), pleads for help (vv.3–4), and ends with trust and praise (vv.5–6).

 

“Honest prayer may begin in sorrow, but it should end in trust.”

 

Advanced & Tricky MCQs

Instructions

These questions require careful reading of Psalm 13.

Some options may seem correct but only one is fully accurate according to the text.

Read the entire verse reference provided after each answer for deeper understanding.

 

Q1. Which phrase best reveals David’s deepest emotional struggle in Psalm 13?

A. “My enemy is exalted over me”

B. “You have forgotten me forever”

C. “Having sorrow in my heart daily”

D. “I will sing to the LORD”

 

Correct Answer: C. Having sorrow in my heart daily

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:2a, NKJV)

“How long shall I take counsel in my soul,

Having sorrow in my heart daily?”

🔍 Why tricky?

The pain is internal and continuous, not merely external opposition.

 

Q2. What does the phrase “take counsel in my soul” most nearly imply?

A. Seeking advice from wise men

B. Silent meditation on Scripture

C. Inner turmoil and self-reasoning without answers

D. Planning revenge against enemies

 

Correct Answer: C. Inner turmoil and self-reasoning without answers

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:2, NKJV)

“How long shall I take counsel in my soul,

Having sorrow in my heart daily?”

 

Q3. Which fear does David mention first—death or enemy triumph?

A. Enemy triumph first

B. Death first

C. Both are mentioned together

D. Neither is mentioned directly

 

Correct Answer: B. Death first

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:3–4, NKJV)

“Lest I sleep the sleep of death;

Lest my enemy say, ‘I have prevailed against him’…”

🔍 Trick point:

The psalm shows personal vulnerability before public defeat.

 

Q4. What request does David make that suggests spiritual as well as physical danger?

A. “Consider and hear me”

B. “How long will You hide Your face?”

C. “Enlighten my eyes”

D. “Sing to the LORD”

 

Correct Answer: C. Enlighten my eyes

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:3, NKJV)

“Enlighten my eyes,

Lest I sleep the sleep of death;”

🔍 Insight:

Loss of “light” often symbolizes spiritual fading, not just physical death.

 

Q5. What is significant about the transition word at the beginning of verse 5?

A. It signals resignation

B. It contrasts despair with faith

C. It introduces a new complaint

D. It summarizes the psalm

 

Correct Answer: B. It contrasts despair with faith

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:5, NKJV)

“But I have trusted in Your mercy;

My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.”

🔍 Key observation:

The word “But” marks the turning point of the psalm.

 

Q6. Which divine attribute becomes the foundation of David’s renewed confidence?

A. God’s justice

B. God’s power

C. God’s mercy

D. God’s wrath

 

Correct Answer: C. God’s mercy

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:5, NKJV)

“But I have trusted in Your mercy;

My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.”

 

Q7. What tense does David use when speaking of God’s goodness in the final verse?

A. Future tense

B. Present tense

C. Conditional tense

D. Past tense

 

Correct Answer: D. Past tense

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:6, NKJV)

“I will sing to the LORD,

Because He has dealt bountifully with me.”

🔍 Tricky insight:

David praises God before deliverance is visible, based on past faithfulness.

 

Q8. How many direct requests does David make to God in Psalm 13?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

 

Correct Answer: C. Three

Reference Verses (Psalm 13:3, NKJV)

“Consider me”

“Hear me”

“Enlighten my eyes”

 

Q9. Which statement best captures the theological message of Psalm 13?

A. God answers only after long silence

B. Faith requires suppressing emotion

C. Honest lament can coexist with trust

D. Victory over enemies is the goal of prayer

 

Correct Answer: C. Honest lament can coexist with trust

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:1–6, NKJV)

The psalm holds lament, petition, trust, and praise together without contradiction.

 

Q10. Why is Psalm 13 often categorized as a “lament psalm” despite ending in praise?

A. It contains more complaints than praise

B. It begins with questions directed at God

C. It mentions enemies

D. It is written by David

 

Correct Answer: B. It begins with questions directed at God

Reference Verse (Psalm 13:1, NKJV)

“How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever?”

 

Psalm 13 teaches that faith is not the absence of questions, but the courage to bring those questions before God—and still trust His mercy.

Lament is not unbelief; it is wounded faith reaching upward.

Psalm 13 reminds us that God welcomes honest prayers, even when they are filled with questions and tears. David does not hide his pain, nor does he abandon his faith. Instead, he moves from “How long, O LORD?” to “I will sing to the LORD.”

This psalm teaches us that spiritual maturity is not found in pretending everything is fine, but in choosing trust while still waiting. When our circumstances do not change immediately, God’s mercy remains unchanged.

Faith may begin with a cry, but it should always end in hope.

 

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