Bible Quiz – Psalm 15 (True / False)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 15 (True / False) 

Psalm 15 is a short psalm—but a demanding one.

In just five verses, David asks a profound question: Who is truly fit to dwell in the presence of the LORD?

Rather than listing rituals, sacrifices, or religious status, Psalm 15 presents a moral portrait—a life marked by integrity, truth, restraint in speech, justice, and faithfulness even when it costs something personally.

This quiz series is designed not merely to test memory, but to sharpen discernment, reward careful reading, and expose assumptions that even seasoned Bible readers sometimes bring into the text.

Read slowly. Think carefully. Let Scripture interpret Scripture—but never replace the text itself.

🧠 Quiz Structure & Instructions

This Psalm 15 Quiz is divided into multiple difficulty sections, each designed to test a different level of understanding.

 

🔹 Section 1: Standard True / False

Focuses on direct statements from Psalm 15

Ideal for warming up and establishing textual familiarity

Answers are based strictly on the exact wording of the psalm

📌 Instruction: Read each statement carefully and judge it only by Psalm 15—not by similar verses elsewhere.

 

🔹 Section 2: Advanced / Tricky Questions

Tests nuance, implication, and phrasing

Designed to catch careless reading or overgeneralization

Often hinges on what the psalm says—and what it does not say

📌 Instruction: Look closely at verbs, conditions, and omissions. One word can change everything.

 

🔹 Section 3: EXTREME “Trick the Scholar” Round

Created to challenge even experienced Bible teachers

Plays on theological expectations, familiar doctrines, and assumed meanings

Rewards readers who stay inside the text rather than importing ideas into it

📌 Instruction: Ignore what you think Psalm 15 teaches. Answer only from what is actually written.

 

🔹 Section 4: EXTREME Cross-Reference Trap Round

Deliberately tempts you to confuse Psalm 15 with parallel or famous passages

Includes ideas found elsewhere in Scripture—but not in Psalm 15

Separates biblical literacy from textual accuracy

📌 Instruction: Cross-references are helpful—but only after you’ve mastered the passage itself. Do not blend texts.

⚠️ Important Ground Rules

All answers are based on the King James Version (KJV)

No question relies on commentary, tradition, or interpretation beyond the text

If a concept is biblical but not in Psalm 15, the correct answer is False

 

✨ Final Thought

Psalm 15 does not describe a perfect person—but a consistent one.

It reminds us that dwelling with God is not about momentary devotion, but habitual integrity.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 15 (True / False)

 

1.

True or False:

Psalm 15 begins by asking who may dwell in the Lord’s tabernacle and who may live on His holy hill.

✅ Answer: True

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:1 (KJV)

“LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?”

 

2.

True or False:

According to Psalm 15, a person who walks uprightly and works righteousness is acceptable before God.

✅ Answer: True

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:2 (KJV)

“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”

 

3.

True or False:

Psalm 15 teaches that speaking truth only in public matters is sufficient.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:2 (KJV)

“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”

(Truth must begin inwardly, not merely outwardly.)

 

4.

True or False:

Backbiting and slander are acceptable behaviors for those who desire fellowship with God.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:3 (KJV)

“He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.”

 

5.

True or False:

Psalm 15 states that a godly person avoids doing evil to their neighbor.

✅ Answer: True

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:3 (KJV)

“He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.”

 

6.

True or False:

A person who fears the Lord honors those who fear Him, even if they themselves are despised by the world.

✅ Answer: True

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:4 (KJV)

“In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD…”

 

7.

True or False:

Breaking an oath is permitted if it results in personal loss.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:4 (KJV)

“…He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.”

 

8.

True or False:

Charging interest to the poor is encouraged in Psalm 15.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent.”

 

9.

True or False:

Accepting a bribe against the innocent disqualifies a person from dwelling in God’s holy presence.

✅ Answer: True

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent.”

 

10.

True or False:

Psalm 15 concludes by promising that those who practice these virtues will never be moved.

✅ Answer: True

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“…He that doeth these things shall never be moved.”

 

✨ Reflection

Psalm 15 is not merely a checklist of moral behavior—it is a portrait of a life aligned with God’s character. It reminds us that true worship flows from integrity, truthfulness, compassion, and reverence for the Lord.

 

📘 Challenge yourself! Re-read Psalm 15 this week and ask:

“Which of these qualities is God inviting me to grow in today?”

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🔍 Psalm 15 – Advanced / Tricky True–False Quiz

 

1.

True or False:

Psalm 15 describes the qualifications of a person who enters the tabernacle to offer sacrifice.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:1 (KJV)

“LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?”

🔎 Trick: The Psalm speaks of abiding and dwelling, not merely entering or offering sacrifice.

 

2.

True or False:

According to Psalm 15, outward righteous actions are sufficient even if the heart lacks truth.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:2 (KJV)

“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”

🔎 Trick: Truth must be internal, not just external.

 

3.

True or False:

Psalm 15 condemns verbal sin only when it is directed toward strangers.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:3 (KJV)

“He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour…”

🔎 Trick: The focus is specifically on one’s neighbour, not outsiders.

 

4.

True or False:

The person who qualifies to dwell with God avoids both doing evil and repeating evil reports about others.

✅ Answer: True

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:3 (KJV)

“He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.”

 

5.

True or False:

Psalm 15 instructs believers to honor everyone equally, regardless of their character.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:4 (KJV)

“In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD…”

🔎 Trick: Honor is discerned, not indiscriminate.

 

6.

True or False:

A person who fears the Lord may break a promise if keeping it causes personal loss.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:4 (KJV)

“…He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.”

🔎 Trick: Integrity is proven when it hurts.

 

7.

True or False:

Psalm 15 allows financial gain as long as it does not involve theft.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent.”

🔎 Trick: Even legal gain can be morally disqualifying.

 

8.

True or False:

Taking a reward is acceptable if the person receiving it remains neutral in judgment.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“…nor taketh reward against the innocent.”

🔎 Trick: The phrase implies corruption of justice, not neutrality.

 

9.

True or False:

Psalm 15 presents its qualifications as suggestions rather than requirements.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that doeth these things shall never be moved.”

🔎 Trick: The promise implies conditions, not options.

 

10.

True or False:

The phrase “shall never be moved” refers primarily to political or physical security.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that doeth these things shall never be moved.”

🔎 Trick: The context emphasizes spiritual stability, not external safety.

 

11.

True or False:

Psalm 15 focuses more on religious rituals than on ethical behavior.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:2–5 (KJV)

(Entire Psalm emphasizes moral character rather than ceremonial acts.)

 

12.

True or False:

Every requirement in Psalm 15 concerns actions visible to others.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:2 (KJV)

“…speaketh the truth in his heart.”

🔎 Trick: Some qualifications are hidden and internal.

 

Psalm 15 is a wisdom psalm in liturgical form—it teaches that access to God’s presence is relational and ethical, not merely ritualistic.

 

🔥 EXTREME “Trick the Scholar” Round

 

1.

True or False:

Psalm 15 promises prosperity, long life, and peace to those who meet its qualifications.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that doeth these things shall never be moved.”

🧠 Scholar Trap: The Psalm promises stability, not prosperity or longevity.

 

2.

True or False:

Psalm 15 requires love toward all humanity as its primary ethical command.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:3–4 (KJV)

“He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour…”

“…but he honoureth them that fear the LORD…”

🧠 Trap: Ethical focus is specific and covenantal, not generalized language.

 

3.

True or False:

According to Psalm 15, reverence for God can replace honesty in speech.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:2 (KJV)

“…speaketh the truth in his heart.”

🧠 Trap: No virtue substitutes another; all are required.

 

4.

True or False:

Psalm 15 explicitly commands generosity to the poor.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that putteth not out his money to usury…”

🧠 Trap: The Psalm restricts exploitation, not mandate charity.

 

5.

True or False:

A person who avoids slander but remains silent in injustice fulfills Psalm 15.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:3 & 5 (KJV)

“…nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.”

“…nor taketh reward against the innocent.”

🧠 Trap: Both speech and moral action are addressed.

 

6.

True or False:

Psalm 15 teaches tolerance by honoring both the righteous and the vile equally.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:4 (KJV)

“In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD…”

🧠 Trap: Moral discernment, not moral neutrality.

 

7.

True or False:

Breaking a vow is acceptable in Psalm 15 if unforeseen hardship arises.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:4 (KJV)

“…He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.”

🧠 Trap: Integrity is tested after the cost is known.

 

8.

True or False:

Psalm 15 states that refusing interest on loans guarantees divine favor.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that putteth not out his money to usury…”

🧠 Trap: It is a qualification, not a transaction.

 

9.

True or False:

Psalm 15 implies that moral character, not lineage or office, grants access to God’s presence.

✅ Answer: True

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:1–5 (KJV)

(No mention of priesthood, tribe, or status—only character.)

🧠 Scholar Note: This dismantles elitist assumptions.

 

10.

True or False:

The absence of sacrificial language in Psalm 15 is accidental.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:1–5 (KJV)

(Entire Psalm emphasizes ethics over ritual.)

🧠 Elite Trap: The silence is theological, not accidental.

 

11.

True or False:

Psalm 15 teaches that inward truth without outward righteousness is sufficient.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:2 (KJV)

“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”

🧠 Trap: Inner and outer life are inseparable.

 

12.

True or False:

Psalm 15’s final promise applies only during a believer’s lifetime on earth.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Reference – Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that doeth these things shall never be moved.”

🧠 Trap: The Psalm does not limit the timeframe.

 

Psalm 15 is a gate liturgy that silently dismantles assumptions about worship, status, ritual, and reward—declaring that ethical integrity is the true entrance requirement into God’s presence.

 

EXTREME Cross-Reference Trap Round

 

1.

True or False:

Psalm 15 teaches that clean hands and a pure heart are required to dwell with God.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15 Reference (KJV)

(No mention of “clean hands” or “pure heart”)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Psalm 24:3–4 – “He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart…”

 

2.

True or False:

According to Psalm 15, loving mercy is essential to walk with God.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15 Reference (KJV)

(Mercy is not mentioned.)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Micah 6:8 – “to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God”

 

3.

True or False:

Psalm 15 states that God desires truth in the inward parts.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15:2 (KJV)

“…speaketh the truth in his heart.”

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Psalm 51:6 – “Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts…”

(Similar idea, different wording.)

 

4.

True or False:

Psalm 15 requires believers to love their neighbor as themselves.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15:3 (KJV)

“…nor doeth evil to his neighbour…”

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Leviticus 19:18 – “thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”

 

5.

True or False:

Psalm 15 teaches that God delights more in mercy than in sacrifice.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15 Reference (KJV)

(No contrast between mercy and sacrifice.)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Hosea 6:6 – “For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice…”

 

6.

True or False:

Psalm 15 says the righteous will flourish like a tree planted by rivers of water.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15:5 (KJV)

“He that doeth these things shall never be moved.”

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Psalm 1:3 – “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water…”

 

7.

True or False:

Psalm 15 teaches that the righteous will inherit the land.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15 Reference (KJV)

(No promise of land inheritance.)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Psalm 37:9 – “they that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth”

 

8.

True or False:

Psalm 15 states that a person who fears the Lord will be blessed with wealth.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15 Reference (KJV)

(No mention of blessing, wealth, or reward.)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Psalm 112:1–3 – “Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD… Wealth and riches shall be in his house”

 

9.

True or False:

Psalm 15 requires humility before God.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15 Reference (KJV)

(Humility is implied but not stated.)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Micah 6:8 – “walk humbly with thy God”

 

10.

True or False:

Psalm 15 teaches justification by faith apart from works.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15:2–5 (KJV)

(Entire Psalm lists ethical actions.)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Romans 3:28 – “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith…”

 

11.

True or False:

Psalm 15 warns that the wicked will not stand in judgment.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15 Reference (KJV)

(No judgment scene described.)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Psalm 1:5 – “Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment…”

 

12.

True or False:

Psalm 15 states that God will hide the righteous in His pavilion.

❌ Answer: False

📜 Psalm 15 Reference (KJV)

(No imagery of shelter or protection.)

🪤 Trap Cross-Reference:

Psalm 27:5 – “For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion…”

🧠 Why This Round Is Brutal

Psalm 15 sounds like many other psalms, but it is surgically precise.

 

This round exposes those who quote theology from memory instead of reading the text.

⚠️ Most scholars fail this round.

Read Psalm 15 slowly, aloud, and without importing other passages—then try again.

 

🔍 Think you truly know Psalm 15?

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