Bible Quiz – Psalm 19 (Multiple Choice Questions)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 19 (Multiple Choice Questions) 

Psalm 19 is one of the most profound chapters in Scripture, revealing God through creation, His Word, and personal devotion. This quiz has been carefully designed not just to test memory, but to encourage close reading, theological precision, and deeper reflection.

Whether you are a casual reader, a Bible student, a quiz enthusiast, or a seasoned teacher, these questions will challenge you to engage Psalm 19 at multiple levels.

 

🧭 How This Quiz Is Structured

The quiz is divided into progressively challenging sections. You may attempt them in order or jump directly to the level you prefer.

 

🔹 Section 1: Standard MCQ Round

Purpose:

To test basic understanding and familiarity with Psalm 19.

Instructions:

Each question has four multiple-choice options.

Choose the best answer based strictly on Psalm 19 (KJV).

Reference verses are provided after each answer for learning and verification.

Best for:

Beginners, group Bible studies, Sunday school, and personal revision.

 

🔹 Section 2: Extended MCQ Round

Purpose:

To reinforce details, structure, and repeated themes within the psalm.

Instructions:

Read each question carefully—some focus on sequence, imagery, or repetition.

Avoid answering from memory alone; wording matters.

Best for:

Intermediate readers, quiz teams, and Bible teachers.

 

🔥 Section 3: Advanced / Tricky Round

Purpose:

To test precision and punish careless reading.

Instructions:

Many options sound biblical but are slightly incorrect.

Choose only what appears exactly in Psalm 19.

Pay attention to order, pairings, and contrasts.

Warning:

This round is designed to trip up confident readers who don’t double-check the text.

 

🧠 Section 4: Cross-Reference Trap Round

Purpose:

To distinguish Psalm 19 from its New Testament echoes (Romans 10:18, James 1:25, Hebrews 4:12, etc.).

Instructions:

Ignore familiar NT phrasing unless it appears verbatim in Psalm 19.

The correct answer is always based on Psalm 19 alone, not later adaptations.

Key Rule:

“Sounds right” is often wrong.

Best for:

Advanced Bible students, seminarians, pastors, and serious quiz competitors.

 

📌 Important Notes for All Sections

Scripture references are provided in KJV for consistency.

These quizzes are ideal for individual study, group discussion, or competitive Bible quizzes.

Take your time—Psalm 19 rewards slow, attentive reading.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 19 (Multiple Choice Questions)

Psalm 19 theme: God’s revelation through creation, Scripture, and personal reflection.

 

1. What do the heavens declare according to Psalm 19?

A. God’s judgment

B. God’s mercy

C. The glory of God

D. The power of angels

 

Correct Answer: C. The glory of God

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:1 (KJV):

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”

 

2. What does “day unto day” do in Psalm 19?

A. Gives rest

B. Speaks wisdom

C. Utters speech

D. Reveals law

 

Correct Answer: C. Utters speech

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:2 (KJV):

“Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.”

 

3. How is God’s message communicated, according to Psalm 19:3?

A. Through prophets

B. Through dreams

C. Without speech or words

D. Through thunder

 

Correct Answer: C. Without speech or words

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:3 (KJV):

“There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.”

 

4. How far has God’s testimony gone into the world?

A. To Jerusalem only

B. To the ends of the earth

C. To the seas

D. To the nations of Israel

 

Correct Answer: B. To the ends of the earth

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:4a (KJV):

“Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.”

 

5. What imagery is used to describe the sun?

A. A warrior

B. A lamp

C. A bridegroom

D. A king

 

Correct Answer: C. A bridegroom

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:4b–5 (KJV):

“In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.”

 

6. What does the law of the LORD do?

A. Condemns sinners

B. Makes one wealthy

C. Converts the soul

D. Brings fear

 

Correct Answer: C. Converts the soul

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:7a (KJV):

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”

 

7. What are the judgments of the LORD compared to?

A. Silver

B. Fire

C. Honey

D. Gold

 

Correct Answer: D. Gold

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:9–10 (KJV):

“The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.”

 

8. What warning does God’s word give?

A. About future kingdoms

B. About hidden sins

C. About righteousness

D. About idols

 

Correct Answer: B. About hidden sins

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:11–12 (KJV):

“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.”

 

9. What sins does David ask to be kept from?

A. Public sins

B. Presumptuous sins

C. National sins

D. Ancestral sins

 

Correct Answer: B. Presumptuous sins

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:13 (KJV):

“Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.”

 

10. What does David desire to be acceptable to the LORD?

A. His sacrifices

B. His offerings

C. His thoughts and words

D. His fasting

 

Correct Answer: C. His thoughts and words

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:14 (KJV):

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”

 

Psalm 19 beautifully reveals God through creation, Scripture, and personal devotion, culminating in a prayer for inner purity and acceptable worship.

 

11. What does “night unto night” show according to Psalm 19?

A. Darkness

B. Fear

C. Knowledge

D. Silence

 

Correct Answer: C. Knowledge

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:2 (KJV):

“Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.”

 

12. What is said about speech and language in God’s natural revelation?

A. It is unclear

B. It needs interpretation

C. It is universal

D. It is limited

 

Correct Answer: C. It is universal

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:3 (KJV):

“There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.”

 

13. What has God set in the heavens according to Psalm 19?

A. His throne

B. Angels

C. A tabernacle for the sun

D. His covenant

 

Correct Answer: C. A tabernacle for the sun

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:4 (KJV):

“In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun.”

 

14. From where does the sun go forth?

A. From Zion

B. From the ends of heaven

C. From its chamber

D. From the firmament

 

Correct Answer: C. From its chamber

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:5 (KJV):

“Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.”

 

15. What escapes the heat of the sun?

A. Mountains

B. The seas

C. Nothing

D. Darkness

 

Correct Answer: C. Nothing

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:6 (KJV):

“His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.”

 

16. What does the testimony of the LORD do?

A. Reveals prophecy

B. Brings judgment

C. Makes wise the simple

D. Exalts the priest

 

Correct Answer: C. Makes wise the simple

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:7 (KJV):

“The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”

 

17. What emotional effect do the statutes of the LORD produce?

A. Fear

B. Joy

C. Awe

D. Silence

 

Correct Answer: B. Joy

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:8 (KJV):

“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”

 

18. What quality of the LORD’s fear is emphasized?

A. Power

B. Mystery

C. Cleanliness

D. Severity

 

Correct Answer: C. Cleanliness

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:9 (KJV):

“The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever.”

 

19. What reward is associated with keeping God’s commands?

A. Long life

B. Prosperity

C. Great reward

D. National peace

 

Correct Answer: C. Great reward

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:11 (KJV):

“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”

 

20. How does David address the LORD at the close of Psalm 19?

A. Judge and King

B. Creator and Lawgiver

C. Strength and Redeemer

D. Shepherd and Shield

 

Correct Answer: C. Strength and Redeemer

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:14 (KJV):

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”

 

Psalm 19 moves from cosmic revelation → scriptural perfection → personal sanctification, showing how God speaks to humanity at every level.

 

ADVANCED / TRICKY ROUND – Psalm 19 (MCQ)

 

1. Which pair appears together in Psalm 19:1?

A. Glory and power

B. Heavens and earth

C. Glory and handiwork

D. Firmament and testimony

 

Correct Answer: C. Glory and handiwork

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:1 (KJV):

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”

🔎 Trap: “Power” and “testimony” are common elsewhere—but not here.

 

2. What comes FIRST in Psalm 19:2?

A. Night unto night sheweth knowledge

B. Day unto day uttereth speech

C. Speech without language

D. Voice heard everywhere

 

Correct Answer: B. Day unto day uttereth speech

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:2 (KJV):

“Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.”

🔎 Trap: Many reverse day and night mentally.

 

3. According to Psalm 19:3, what is NOT present?

A. Language

B. Knowledge

C. Speech

D. Voice

 

Correct Answer: C. Speech

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:3 (KJV):

“There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.”

🔎 Trap: “Voice” is present even without speech.

 

4. What exactly has gone out into all the earth?

A. Their sound

B. Their law

C. Their line

D. Their light

 

Correct Answer: C. Their line

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:4 (KJV):

“Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.”

🔎 Trap: Romans 10:18 uses “sound,” not Psalm 19.

 

5. The sun is compared to TWO figures. Which are they?

A. King and judge

B. Bridegroom and strong man

C. Priest and runner

D. Warrior and servant

 

Correct Answer: B. Bridegroom and strong man

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:5 (KJV):

“Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.”

 

6. What does NOTHING hide from?

A. The voice of creation

B. The light of the heavens

C. The heat of the sun

D. The law of the LORD

 

Correct Answer: C. The heat of the sun

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:6 (KJV):

“And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.”

 

7. Which term is NOT used for God’s word in Psalm 19:7–9?

A. Law

B. Testimony

C. Statutes

D. Covenant

 

Correct Answer: D. Covenant

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:7–9 (KJV):

“The law of the LORD is perfect… the testimony of the LORD is sure…

The statutes of the LORD are right… the commandment of the LORD is pure…

The fear of the LORD is clean… the judgments of the LORD are true…”

🔎 Trap: “Covenant” appears often in Psalms—but not here.

 

8. Which quality is NOT attributed to God’s word?

A. Perfect

B. Sure

C. Right

D. Severe

 

Correct Answer: D. Severe

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:7–9 (KJV)

 

9. What is compared to BOTH gold and honey?

A. The heavens

B. God’s judgments

C. God’s statutes

D. The fear of the LORD

 

Correct Answer: B. God’s judgments

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:10 (KJV):

“More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.”

 

10. What does the servant receive BEFORE reward?

A. Cleansing

B. Wisdom

C. Warning

D. Joy

 

Correct Answer: C. Warning

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:11 (KJV):

“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”

 

11. Which sins are specifically named as needing cleansing?

A. National sins

B. Presumptuous sins

C. Secret faults

D. Open rebellion

 

Correct Answer: C. Secret faults

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:12 (KJV):

“Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.”

🔎 Trap: Presumptuous sins come in the NEXT verse.

 

12. What is called “the great transgression”?

A. Secret faults

B. Presumptuous sins having dominion

C. Breaking the law

D. Ignoring creation

Correct Answer: B. Presumptuous sins having dominion

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:13 (KJV):

“Then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.”

 

13. Which TWO inner elements are mentioned in the final prayer?

A. Thoughts and deeds

B. Words and actions

C. Words and meditation

D. Mind and strength

 

Correct Answer: C. Words and meditation

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:14 (KJV):

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable…”

 

14. Which title comes LAST in Psalm 19?

A. LORD

B. King

C. Strength

D. Redeemer

 

Correct Answer: D. Redeemer

📜 Reference – Psalm 19:14 (KJV):

“…O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”

 

Psalm 19 progresses in three revelations:

Creation speaks without words

Scripture speaks with perfection

The soul responds with humility

 

CROSS-REFERENCE TRAP ROUND

 

Each question mixes Psalm 19 wording with Romans 10:18, James 1:25, 2 Corinthians 3, Hebrews 4, etc.

 

⚠️ Rule of this round:

Only exact Psalm 19 wording is correct — even if another verse sounds “more familiar.”

 

Psalm 19 vs. New Testament Echoes (MCQ)

 

1. What has gone out “into all the earth” in Psalm 19?

A. Their sound

B. Their gospel

C. Their voice

D. Their line

 

Correct Answer: D. Their line

📜 Psalm 19:4 (KJV):

“Their line is gone out through all the earth…”

🔎 Trap:

Romans 10:18 says “their sound” — NOT Psalm 19.

 

2. Which word is used in Psalm 19:4 but replaced in Romans 10:18?

A. Voice

B. Line

C. Knowledge

D. Testimony

 

Correct Answer: B. Line

📜 Psalm 19:4 (KJV) vs Romans 10:18 (KJV)

Psalm: “Their line is gone out…”

Romans: “Their sound went into all the earth…”

 

3. According to Psalm 19, God’s revelation has a “voice” even though it has no…

A. Sound

B. Knowledge

C. Speech

D. Power

 

Correct Answer: C. Speech

📜 Psalm 19:3 (KJV):

“There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.”

🔎 Trap:

Hebrews 4 emphasizes living words, but Psalm 19 stresses speechless voice.

 

4. Which description of God’s law belongs to JAMES, not Psalm 19?

A. Perfect

B. Sure

C. Liberty

D. Right

 

Correct Answer: C. Liberty

📜 James 1:25 (KJV):

“The perfect law of liberty…”

📜 Psalm 19:7 (KJV):

“The law of the LORD is perfect…”

🔎 Trap: Psalm 19 never says “liberty.”

 

5. What does Psalm 19 say the law of the LORD converts?

A. The mind

B. The spirit

C. The soul

D. The conscience

 

Correct Answer: C. The soul

📜 Psalm 19:7 (KJV):

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul…”

🔎 Trap:

Romans focuses on the mind (Romans 12:2), not here.

 

6. Which phrase sounds biblical but does NOT appear in Psalm 19?

A. Enlightening the eyes

B. Making wise the simple

C. Written on the heart

D. Rejoicing the heart

 

Correct Answer: C. Written on the heart

📜 Psalm 19:8 (KJV):

“The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”

🔎 Trap:

“Written on the heart” comes from Jeremiah 31 / Hebrews 8.

 

7. According to Psalm 19, God’s word brings reward when it is…

A. Heard

B. Believed

C. Kept

D. Preached

 

Correct Answer: C. Kept

📜 Psalm 19:11 (KJV):

“And in keeping of them there is great reward.”

🔎 Trap:

James 1:22 emphasizes doing, but Psalm 19 uses keeping.

 

8. Which sin category appears ONLY in Psalm 19 and not explicitly in Paul’s letters?

A. Hidden sins

B. Presumptuous sins

C. Transgressions

D. Iniquities

 

Correct Answer: B. Presumptuous sins

📜 Psalm 19:13 (KJV):

“Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins…”

🔎 Trap:

Paul discusses sin broadly, not this precise category.

 

9. Which comparison belongs to Psalm 19 and NOT Hebrews 4:12?

A. Sharper than a sword

B. Sweeter than honey

C. Dividing soul and spirit

D. Powerful and living

 

Correct Answer: B. Sweeter than honey

📜 Psalm 19:10 (KJV):

“Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.”

📜 Hebrews 4:12 (KJV):

“Sharper than any two-edged sword…”

 

10. What must be “acceptable” in Psalm 19’s final prayer?

A. Faith and obedience

B. Sacrifice and offering

C. Words and meditation

D. Law and testimony

 

Correct Answer: C. Words and meditation

📜 Psalm 19:14 (KJV):

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable…”

🔎 Trap:

Romans 12:1 focuses on living sacrifice — not here.

 

11. Which title for God closes Psalm 19?

A. Judge and King

B. Lord of Hosts

C. Strength and Redeemer

D. Creator and Lawgiver

 

Correct Answer: C. Strength and Redeemer

📜 Psalm 19:14 (KJV):

“…O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”

 

12. Psalm 19 ultimately moves closest to which New Testament theme?

A. Justification by faith

B. Sanctification of speech and thought

C. Church unity

D. Evangelism

 

Correct Answer: B. Sanctification of speech and thought

📜 Psalm 19:14 (KJV)

📜 Compare: Ephesians 4:29, Philippians 4:8

 

🧩 Why This Round Is Dangerous

Psalm 19 is quoted, adapted, and echoed in the New Testament — but never word-for-word.

 

This round punishes:

Memory without checking

NT familiarity without OT precision

“Sounds right” theology

 

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