Bible Quiz – Psalm 21 (Subjective Questions)
Welcome
to our Competitive Bible Quiz on Psalm 21! This quiz is designed for serious
learners, Bible scholars, and anyone who loves to study the Scriptures deeply.
Psalm 21 is a celebration of the king’s trust in God, His blessings, and the
ultimate triumph of divine justice. In this quiz, you’ll explore the psalm from
multiple angles—comprehension, verse logic, analysis, and personal
application—to test both your knowledge and understanding.
Get
ready to challenge your mind, reflect on the meaning of each verse, and sharpen
your Bible reasoning skills!
Instructions:
Answer
all questions in full sentences. Wherever possible, quote the exact verse or
provide the chapter and verse reference.
Sections
are timed logically: take your time to reason through Verse Logic and
Analytical Questions—they require careful thinking.
Use
your Bible for reference only—this is a test of comprehension and
reasoning, not just memorization.
Scoring:
Comprehension:
5 points each
Verse
Logic/Analysis: 7 points each
Application
& Reflection: 5 points each
Sections
Overview:
Section
A – Comprehension (5 Questions):
Focus
on basic understanding of Psalm 21, key figures, blessings, and responses.
Section
B – Verse Logic & Analytical Questions (5 Questions):
Test
your ability to connect causes and effects across verses, interpret symbolism,
and understand the structure of the psalm.
Section
C – Application & Reflection (5 Questions):
Apply
the principles of Psalm 21 to personal life, leadership, and modern-day
challenges. Reflect on its spiritual lessons.
Bible Quiz: Psalm 21 – Subjective Questions
1.
Who is the primary recipient of the blessings mentioned in Psalm 21?
Answer:
The king, often understood as David, receives the blessings from God.
Reference
Verse:
"The
king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall
he rejoice!" – Psalm 21:1 (KJV)
2.
What are the key blessings God grants to the king according to Psalm 21?
Answer:
God grants the king strength, victory, long life, honor, and blessings.
Reference
Verse:
"For
thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of
pure gold on his head." – Psalm 21:3 (KJV)
3.
How does the king respond to God’s blessings in Psalm 21?
Answer:
The king rejoices, praises God, and expresses gratitude for the blessings and
salvation.
Reference
Verse:
"He
asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever."
– Psalm 21:4 (KJV)
4.
What is the significance of God’s strength and salvation for the king in Psalm
21?
Answer:
God’s strength ensures the king’s victory over enemies, and His salvation
brings joy, honor, and eternal security.
Reference
Verse:
"For
the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the Most High he shall
not be moved." – Psalm 21:7 (KJV)
5.
How does Psalm 21 describe the fate of the king’s enemies?
Answer:
The enemies will be defeated, crushed, and punished according to God’s justice.
Reference
Verse:
"Thine
hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that
hate thee." – Psalm 21:8 (KJV)
"Thou
shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall
swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them." – Psalm
21:9 (KJV)
6.
According to Psalm 21, why should the king remain faithful to God?
Answer:
Because God grants strength, victory, protection, and blessings, and rewards
the faithful with honor and salvation.
Reference
Verse:
"For
the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the Most High he shall
not be moved." – Psalm 21:7 (KJV)
7.
How does Psalm 21 portray God’s role in granting victory?
Answer:
God is depicted as the ultimate source of power and victory; He equips the king
with strength and defeats enemies.
Reference
Verse:
"Thou
makest him most blessed for ever: thou makest him glad with the joy of thy
countenance." – Psalm 21:6 (KJV)
8.
Reflective Question: What lessons can modern believers learn from Psalm 21
regarding trust and thanksgiving?
Answer:
Believers can learn to trust in God for strength, protection, and victory in
life’s challenges. They are also reminded to express gratitude for God’s
blessings, both spiritual and temporal.
Reference
Verse:
"O
LORD, in thy strength the king rejoiceth; and in thy salvation how greatly
shall he rejoice!" – Psalm 21:1 (KJV)
Tips
for Using These Questions:
Encourage
full sentence answers instead of just single words.
Ask
students to quote at least one supporting verse for each answer.
Reflective
questions like #8 allow for personal application and deeper engagement.
Psalm 21 – Ultra-Advanced “Verse Logic” Questions
1.
If the king’s joy comes from God’s strength (v.1) and his enemies are destroyed
by God’s wrath (v.9), which logical principle about divine intervention does
Psalm 21 illustrate?
Answer:
Psalm 21 illustrates the principle of cause and effect in divine providence:
the king’s rejoicing (effect) is the direct result of God’s strength and
salvation (cause), and God’s action against enemies ensures the fulfillment of
divine justice.
References:
“The
king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall
he rejoice!” – v.1
“Thou
shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall
swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.” – v.9
2.
The text says the king asked for life and God granted it (v.4). Later, the king
is described as most blessed forever (v.6). How does the psalm link temporal
requests to eternal outcomes?
Answer:
The psalm shows a progressive blessing logic: God responds to immediate,
temporal requests (life, victory) in a way that results in enduring joy and
honor, demonstrating that God’s providence connects present obedience and faith
with lasting blessing.
References:
“He
asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and
ever.” – v.4
“Thou
makest him most blessed for ever: thou makest him glad with the joy of thy
countenance.” – v.6
3.
Verses 8 and 9 describe God’s handling of enemies. If the right hand is
symbolic of power (v.8), and the fiery oven represents judgment (v.9), what
logical inference can you make about the relationship between divine authority
and justice?
Answer:
Divine authority ensures the execution of justice. The psalm links God’s
omnipotent action (right hand) directly to righteous judgment (fiery oven),
implying that true victory is not merely military or political, but rooted in
God’s sovereign moral power.
References:
“Thine
hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that
hate thee.” – v.8
“Thou
shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger...” – v.9
4.
The psalm repeatedly contrasts the king’s blessings with the enemies’
destruction. If one assumes the psalm follows strict literary logic, what
structural purpose does this contrast serve?
Answer:
The contrast functions as parallelism with logical consequence: the prosperity
of the faithful is directly proportional to the defeat of the wicked. It
reinforces the cause-effect relationship between trust in God and divine reward
versus judgment.
References:
King
blessed: “The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how
greatly shall he rejoice!” – v.1
Enemy
destroyed: “Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven…” – v.9
5.
Verse 7 says, “For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the
Most High he shall not be moved.” Using logical reasoning, which verses provide
evidence that this “not being moved” is both spiritual and practical?
Answer:
Practical
evidence: God grants victory over enemies (vv. 8–9).
Spiritual
evidence: God bestows eternal joy, blessing, and honor (vv. 4–6).
Logical
reasoning shows trust in God secures stability across multiple
dimensions—physical, social, and spiritual.
References:
“For
the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the Most High he shall
not be moved.” – v.7
“Thine
hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that
hate thee.” – v.8
“Thou
makest him most blessed for ever: thou makest him glad with the joy of thy
countenance.” – v.6
6.
Advanced Logic Challenge:
If
the king’s crown is of gold (v.3) and God’s mercy ensures he shall not be moved
(v.7), can we infer that God’s blessing (symbolic and tangible) functions as a
cause for both honor and stability? Defend with textual evidence.
Answer:
Yes. Psalm 21 links symbolic blessing (crown) to practical security (not being
moved): the crown represents divine honor, while God’s mercy and strength
provide the stability behind that honor.
References:
“Thou
settest a crown of pure gold on his head.” – v.3
“For
the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the Most High he shall
not be moved.” – v.7
Features
of “Verse Logic” Questions:
Require
connecting cause and effect across multiple verses.
Demand
recognition of symbolism and metaphor.
Test
structural understanding of the psalm’s parallelism and contrasts.
Encourage
logical reasoning from scriptural evidence rather than memorization alone.
Psalm 21 – Competitive Exam-Style Quiz
Instructions:
Answer all questions with textual evidence. Full marks require quoting or
referencing the verse.
Section
A: Comprehension (5 Questions)
Who
is the central figure in Psalm 21, and how is his relationship with God
described?
Answer:
The king (David) is central; his relationship with God is one of trust,
dependence, and joy.
Reference:
“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly
shall he rejoice!” – v.1
List
at least three blessings that God grants the king according to the psalm.
Answer:
Strength, long life, honor, victory, joy, and a crown of pure gold.
References:
“He
asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and
ever.” – v.4
“Thou
settest a crown of pure gold on his head.” – v.3
Describe
the king’s response to God’s blessings.
Answer:
He rejoices, expresses gratitude, and praises God’s strength and salvation.
Reference:
“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly
shall he rejoice!” – v.1
According
to verses 8–9, what imagery is used to describe the fate of the king’s enemies?
Answer:
Fiery oven, devoured by fire, swallowed in wrath—symbolizing complete
destruction and divine judgment.
Reference:
“Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD
shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.” – v.9
What
role does trust in God play in the king’s security according to verse 7?
Answer:
Trust in God ensures stability and protection; the king will not be moved.
Reference:
“For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the Most High he
shall not be moved.” – v.7
Section
B: Verse Logic & Analytical Questions (5 Questions)
Verse
3 mentions a “crown of pure gold” while verse 7 emphasizes stability. What
logical connection exists between divine honor and divine protection?
Answer:
The crown (honor) symbolizes God’s blessing, while God’s mercy (stability)
ensures the king’s reign and position, linking symbolic reward with practical
security.
References:
“Thou
settest a crown of pure gold on his head.” – v.3
“Through
the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved.” – v.7
Explain
the cause-effect relationship between the king’s trust in God and the defeat of
his enemies.
Answer:
The king’s trust in God activates divine intervention; God’s hand and wrath
defeat enemies, showing faith as the cause and victory as the effect.
References:
Trust:
“For the king trusteth in the LORD…” – v.7
Victory:
“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies…” – v.8
If
“joy in strength” (v.1) and “length of days” (v.4) are both blessings, how does
the psalm logically connect spiritual and temporal benefits?
Answer:
Spiritual blessing (joy, trust) is directly linked to temporal blessing (life,
honor, victory), demonstrating that God’s providence spans both realms.
References:
“The
king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation…” – v.1
“He
asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days…” – v.4
Using
verses 8–9, what inference can be made about the relationship between divine
authority and justice?
Answer:
Divine authority (right hand) enforces justice (fiery oven), showing that God’s
power ensures righteous outcomes.
References:
“Thine
hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that
hate thee.” – v.8
“…the
LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.” – v.9
The
psalm repeatedly contrasts blessings and judgment. Using logical reasoning,
explain the structural purpose of this contrast.
Answer:
The contrast reinforces the principle of reward and punishment: the prosperity
of the faithful is proportional to the defeat of the wicked, highlighting
cause-effect moral order.
References:
Blessing:
“The king shall joy in thy strength…” – v.1
Judgment:
“Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven…” – v.9
Section
C: Application & Reflection (5 Questions)
Reflect
on how Psalm 21 teaches modern believers about trusting
God
in times of challenge.
Answer:
Trusting God provides spiritual stability, courage, and hope, assuring that
divine intervention leads to ultimate victory and joy.
Reference:
“For the king trusteth in the LORD…” – v.7
Verse
6 mentions that God makes the king “glad with the joy of thy countenance.” How
can this concept apply to personal spiritual life today?
Answer:
Believers can find joy in God’s presence and favor, which transcends
circumstances, bringing internal peace and contentment.
Reference:
“Thou makest him glad with the joy of thy countenance.” – v.6
Explain
the practical lessons for leadership derived from the king’s example in Psalm
21.
Answer:
Leaders should trust God for guidance, rely on His strength, exercise humility,
and recognize that their success is rooted in divine blessing.
Reference:
“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation…” – v.1
Verse
4 emphasizes God granting “length of days for ever and ever.” How does this
verse combine immediate blessing with eternal perspective?
Answer:
The verse links temporal life (immediate blessing) with everlasting life or
legacy (eternal perspective), showing that God’s gifts have both present and
enduring value.
Reference:
“He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever
and ever.” – v.4
How
does Psalm 21 encourage believers to view adversity and opposition?
Answer:
Adversity is ultimately under God’s control; enemies will be defeated, and
faithful trust results in stability, joy, and honor.
References:
“Thine
hand shall find out all thine enemies…” – v.8
“For
the king trusteth in the LORD…” – v.7
Key
Features of this Competitive Quiz:
15
questions, exam-style, increasing difficulty.
Mix
of recall, logical reasoning, cross-verse analysis, and personal application.
Answers
require textual evidence, ideal for classroom or advanced Bible competitions.
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