Bible Quiz – Psalm 16 (True / False Questions)
Psalm 16 is a psalm of trust,
confidence, and joyful assurance in God’s presence. At first reading, its words
feel simple and comforting—but a closer look reveals carefully chosen expressions,
theological depth, and precise language that rewards slow and thoughtful
reading.
This Bible Quiz on Psalm 16 has
been designed to help readers engage the text attentively, not just
devotionally but also intellectually. Each section increases in difficulty,
guiding you from straightforward understanding to careful close-reading.
Whether you are a casual reader,
a student of Scripture, or a seasoned Bible quiz enthusiast, this quiz invites
you to read what the text actually says—not what we assume it says.
1. True / False Round (Foundation
Level)
Purpose: To test basic
comprehension of Psalm 16.
Instructions:
Read each statement and decide
whether it is True or False based strictly on the verse cited. Do not rely on
memory alone—pay attention to the wording of the verse provided.
Each question includes:
A clear statement
The correct answer
The complete reference verse
(KJV) for verification and reflection
This section is ideal for warming
up and grounding yourself in the text.
2. Trick / Close-Reading Round
(Advanced Level)
Purpose: To challenge assumptions
and sharpen textual observation.
Instructions:
These questions are intentionally
subtle. Some statements may sound correct at first glance but are false when
examined closely.
To answer correctly:
Read every word carefully
Notice small details (such as is
vs gives, right vs left, in vs to)
Avoid filling in ideas from other
passages unless the verse itself supports them
This round is designed to slow
you down and train your eye for precision in Scripture reading.
3. Scholar Trap / Reflection
Questions (Optional Challenge)
Purpose: To encourage deeper
theological thinking.
Instructions:
These questions go beyond surface
meaning and invite you to consider:
Broader biblical context
Messianic implications
How later Scripture interacts
with Psalm 16
This section is especially useful
for group study, teaching settings, or personal meditation.
How to Use This Quiz
📖 Read Psalm 16 fully before starting
✍️ Answer
honestly before checking the answers
Use it individually or in groups
Treat careful reading as an act
of reverence
Bible Quiz – Psalm 16 (True / False Questions)
Question
1
Statement:
David asks God to preserve him because he trusts in the Lord.
Answer: True
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:1 (KJV):
“Preserve me, O God: for in thee
do I put my trust.”
Question
2
Statement:
David claims that his goodness adds something to God.
Answer: False
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:2 (KJV):
“O my soul, thou hast said unto
the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;”
Question
3
Statement:
David delights in the saints who are on the earth.
Answer: True
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:3 (KJV):
“But to the saints that are in
the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.”
Question
4
Statement:
Those who run after other gods will experience multiplied sorrows.
Answer: True
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:4 (KJV):
“Their sorrows shall be
multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I
not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.”
Question
5
Statement:
David considers the LORD to be the portion of his inheritance and cup.
Answer: True
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:5 (KJV):
“The LORD is the portion of mine
inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
Question
6
Statement:
David complains that his inheritance has fallen in unpleasant places.
Answer: False
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:6 (KJV):
“The lines are fallen unto me in
pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.”
Question
7
Statement:
David blesses the LORD because God gives him counsel, even during the night.
Answer: True
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:7 (KJV):
“I will bless the LORD, who hath
given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.”
Question
8
Statement:
David sets the LORD before him so that he will not be moved.
Answer: True
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:8 (KJV):
“I have set the LORD always
before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Question
9
Statement:
David says his heart is sorrowful and his flesh rests in fear.
Answer: False
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:9 (KJV):
“Therefore my heart is glad, and
my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Question
10
Statement:
David declares that God will leave his soul in the grave permanently.
Answer: False
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:10 (KJV):
“For thou wilt not leave my soul
in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Question
11
Statement:
David believes that in God’s presence there is fullness of joy and eternal
pleasures.
Answer: True
Reference
Verse – Psalm 16:11 (KJV):
“Thou wilt shew me the path of
life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures
for evermore.”
Psalm 16 – Trick / Close-Reading Round
Level: Advanced / Scholar Mode
Focus: Careful wording, close
observation, and theological precision
Text Used: King James Version
(KJV)
Instructions for Participants
Read each statement very
carefully. These questions are designed to test exact wording, implicit
meaning, and common misreadings of Psalm 16. Do not answer from memory
alone—answer from the text.
Question
1
Statement:
David directly says, “You are my God,” in Psalm 16.
Correct
Answer: False
Why this is tricky: The verse
says “my Lord,” not “my God.”
Reference – Psalm 16:2 (KJV):
“O my soul, thou hast said unto
the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;”
Question
2
Statement:
David says that the saints live in heaven.
Correct
Answer: False
Why this is tricky: The location
is specified as on the earth.
Reference – Psalm 16:3 (KJV):
“But to the saints that are in
the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.”
Question
3
Statement:
Psalm 16 explicitly names the false gods that people run after.
Correct
Answer: False
Why this is tricky: The psalm
mentions “another god” without naming any.
Reference – Psalm 16:4 (KJV):
“Their sorrows shall be
multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I
not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.”
Question
4
Statement:
David says he will not speak the names of false gods.
Correct
Answer: True
Why this is tricky: The wording
refers specifically to speech (“into my lips”).
Reference – Psalm 16:4 (KJV):
“…nor take up their names into my
lips.”
Question
5
Statement:
David says the LORD gives him his inheritance.
Correct
Answer: False
Why this is tricky: David says
the LORD is his inheritance, not merely the giver of it.
Reference – Psalm 16:5 (KJV):
“The LORD is the portion of mine
inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
Question
6
Statement:
David attributes his stability to God being at his left hand.
Correct
Answer: False
Why this is tricky: The text
specifies the right hand, not the left.
Reference – Psalm 16:8 (KJV):
“I have set the LORD always
before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
Question
7
Statement:
David says his body rests in hope.
Correct
Answer: True
Why this is tricky: The word used
is “flesh,” not “soul” or “spirit.”
Reference – Psalm 16:9 (KJV):
“…my flesh also shall rest in
hope.”
Question
8
Statement:
David expects to avoid death entirely.
Correct
Answer: False
Why this is tricky: The verse
speaks of not being left in hell, not of avoiding death.
Reference – Psalm 16:10 (KJV):
“For thou wilt not leave my soul
in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Question
9
Statement:
Psalm 16 promises joy now, but pleasures only in the future.
Correct
Answer: False
Why this is tricky: Both present
joy and eternal pleasures are mentioned.
Reference – Psalm 16:11 (KJV):
“In thy presence is fulness of
joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Question
10
Statement:
David claims that his heart, glory, and flesh respond differently to God.
Correct
Answer: True
Why this is tricky: Three
distinct responses are named—gladness, rejoicing, and resting.
Reference – Psalm 16:9 (KJV):
“Therefore my heart is glad, and
my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Bonus Question
Statement:
Psalm 16 clearly limits its meaning to David’s personal experience only.
Correct
Answer: False
Why this is tricky: Verse 10 is
later applied messianically in Acts 2, extending its meaning beyond David.
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