Bible Quiz – Psalm 27 (Multiple Choice)

 

📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 27 (Multiple Choice) 

Psalm 27 is a powerful psalm written by King David. It speaks of courage in the face of fear, confidence in God’s protection, and a deep longing to dwell in the presence of the Lord. This psalm reminds us that no matter what we face, God is our light, salvation, and stronghold.

Let’s test your knowledge of this encouraging chapter!

 

📝 Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Choose the correct answer from the four options provided.

Write down your answers.

Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz section.

No peeking! 😊

 

✅  Quiz Questions

 

1. Psalm 27 begins with the statement: “The Lord is my ______ and my salvation.”

A. Shepherd

B. Refuge

C. Light

D. Strength

 

2. Because the Lord is his salvation, David says he will not:

A. Cry

B. Fear

C. Run

D. Hide

 

3. When the wicked came against David to devour him, what happened?

A. They conquered him

B. They were strengthened

C. They stumbled and fell

D. They surrounded him

 

4. What does David say he will not fear even if it happens?

A. Famine

B. Pestilence

C. Earthquake

D. War

 

5. What is the “one thing” David desires from the Lord?

A. Riches

B. Long life

C. To dwell in the house of the Lord

D. Victory in battle

 

6. Where does David want to dwell all the days of his life?

A. Jerusalem

B. The temple

C. The house of the Lord

D. The palace

 

7. In the day of trouble, where will God hide David?

A. In the wilderness

B. In His pavilion

C. In the mountains

D. In the city gates

 

8. David says God will set him high upon a:

A. Tower

B. Rock

C. Mountain

D. Throne

 

9. When David cried with his voice to the Lord, what did he ask for?

A. Riches

B. Justice

C. Mercy and an answer

D. Victory

 

10. Complete this verse: “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will ______.”

A. Forget me

B. Punish me

C. Lift me up

D. Take care of me

 

11. David asks the Lord to teach him His:

A. Law

B. Statutes

C. Way

D. Commandments

 

12. Psalm 27 ends with the encouragement to:

A. Pray without ceasing

B. Be strong and courageous

C. Wait on the Lord

D. Trust in riches

 

📖 Answers, References & Complete Verses

 

1. C — Light

Reference: Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

 

2. B — Fear

Reference: Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

 

3. C — They stumbled and fell

Reference: Psalm 27:2 (KJV)

“When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.”

 

4. D — War

Reference: Psalm 27:3 (KJV)

“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”

 

5. C — To dwell in the house of the Lord

Reference: Psalm 27:4 (KJV)

“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life…”

 

6. C — The house of the Lord

Reference: Psalm 27:4 (KJV)

“…to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.”

 

7. B — In His pavilion

Reference: Psalm 27:5 (KJV)

“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”

 

8. B — Rock

Reference: Psalm 27:5 (KJV)

“…he shall set me up upon a rock.”

 

9. C — Mercy and an answer

Reference: Psalm 27:7 (KJV)

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.”

 

10. C — Lift me up

Reference: Psalm 27:10 (KJV)

“When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.”

 

11. C — Way

Reference: Psalm 27:11 (KJV)

“Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.”

 

12. C — Wait on the Lord

Reference: Psalm 27:14 (KJV)

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”

 

Psalm 27 reminds us that God is our light in darkness, our courage in fear, and our hope in waiting. Like David, we can stand firm knowing that the Lord is with us.

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📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 27

🔎 Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round (MCQ)

Psalm 27, written by King David, is rich with poetic structure, layered confidence, and subtle shifts in tone. This advanced round is designed to test careful readers who think they know every line — but might miss the details!

 

These questions focus on exact wording, sequence, contrast, and theological nuance.

 

📝 Instructions

Read each question very carefully.

Some options may sound correct but differ slightly from the actual verse.

Choose the most accurate answer according to Psalm 27 (KJV).

No guessing based on memory alone — precision matters!

Answers with full reference verses appear after the quiz section.

Take your time — this one is meant to challenge even seasoned Bible students. 😊

 

✅  Advanced Questions

 

1. In Psalm 27:1, the Lord is described as three things. Which of the following is NOT listed?

A. My Light

B. My Salvation

C. My Shield

D. The Strength of My Life

 

2. In verse 2, the wicked came to:

A. Destroy my city

B. Eat up my flesh

C. Take my throne

D. Steal my inheritance

 

3. In verse 3, what specific military image is used?

A. Chariots advancing

B. A host encamping

C. Arrows flying

D. Trumpets sounding

 

4. Psalm 27:4 says David wants to “behold the beauty of the Lord” and to:

A. Worship in His courts

B. Serve in His temple

C. Enquire in His temple

D. Offer sacrifices daily

 

5. According to verse 5, God will hide David in all EXCEPT which location?

A. His pavilion

B. The secret of His tabernacle

C. A fortified tower

D. Upon a rock

 

6. In verse 6, David says he will offer sacrifices of:

A. Thanksgiving

B. Praise

C. Joy

D. Atonement

 

7. When David hears “Seek ye my face,” his response is:

A. “Lord, I will follow You.”

B. “Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”

C. “I seek You with all my heart.”

D. “Show me Thy glory.”

 

8. In verse 9, David asks God not to:

A. Remove His Spirit

B. Turn away His covenant

C. Hide His face

D. Withdraw His blessing

 

9. In verse 12, David refers to his enemies as:

A. Violent men

B. False witnesses

C. Betrayers

D. Scoffers

 

10. In verse 13, David says he would have fainted unless he believed he would see:

A. The salvation of the Lord

B. The glory of the Lord

C. The goodness of the Lord

D. The power of the Lord

 

11. Psalm 27 shifts noticeably in tone beginning in which verse?

A. Verse 4

B. Verse 6

C. Verse 7

D. Verse 10

 

12. The final verse repeats which instruction?

A. Trust in the Lord

B. Be strong

C. Wait on the Lord

D. Fear not

 

📖 Answers, References & Complete Verses (KJV)

 

1. C — My Shield

Reference: Psalm 27:1

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

 

2. B — Eat up my flesh

Reference: Psalm 27:2

“When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.”

 

3. B — A host encamping

Reference: Psalm 27:3

“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear…”

 

4. C — Enquire in His temple

Reference: Psalm 27:4

“…to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.”

 

5. C — A fortified tower

Reference: Psalm 27:5

“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”

 

6. C — Joy

Reference: Psalm 27:6

“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy…”

 

7. B — “Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”

Reference: Psalm 27:8

“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”

 

8. C — Hide His face

Reference: Psalm 27:9

“Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger…”

 

9. B — False witnesses

Reference: Psalm 27:12

“Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me…”

 

10. C — The goodness of the Lord

Reference: Psalm 27:13

“I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

 

11. C — Verse 7

(Shift from confidence declaration to personal plea.)

Reference: Psalm 27:7

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice…”

 

12. C — Wait on the Lord

Reference: Psalm 27:14

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”

 

Think you know Psalm 27 well?

Try reading it aloud slowly and notice:

The shift in tone

The military imagery

The personal dialogue with God

The repetition of courage and waiting

 

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📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 27

🔎 Advanced “Cross-Reference Traps” Round (MCQ)

Psalm 27, written by King David, contains phrases that sound very similar to other well-known Bible verses. This round is designed to test whether you can distinguish Psalm 27 from verses that sound almost identical elsewhere in Scripture.

Many of these options come from Psalms, Prophets, or other famous passages. Only one answer is actually from Psalm 27 (KJV).

Read carefully — wording matters!

 

📝 Instructions

Choose the option that appears in Psalm 27 (KJV).

The other choices are real Bible phrases — just not from Psalm 27.

Precision is everything.

Answers with full reference verses follow the quiz section.

Let’s see who can avoid the traps! 😉

 

✅  Cross-Reference Trap Questions

 

1. Which phrase appears in Psalm 27?

A. “The Lord is my shepherd”

B. “The Lord is my light”

C. “The Lord is my refuge and strength”

D. “The Lord is my portion”

 

2. Which statement is found in Psalm 27?

A. “I will fear no evil”

B. “Whom shall I fear?”

C. “I will not be moved”

D. “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear”

 

3. Which desire is specifically stated in Psalm 27?

A. “Create in me a clean heart”

B. “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation”

C. “One thing have I desired of the Lord”

D. “As the hart panteth after the water brooks”

 

4. Which imagery appears in Psalm 27?

A. “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures”

B. “He shall cover thee with his feathers”

C. “He shall set me up upon a rock”

D. “Deep calleth unto deep”

 

5. Which phrase is from Psalm 27?

A. “My flesh and my heart faileth”

B. “Though war should rise against me”

C. “The floods have lifted up, O Lord”

D. “Out of the depths have I cried”

 

6. Which line is spoken as a direct response to God?

A. “Here am I; send me.”

B. “Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth.”

C. “Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”

D. “Behold, I come.”

 

7. Which request appears in Psalm 27?

A. “Hide me under the shadow of thy wings”

B. “Hide not thy face far from me”

C. “Cast me not away from thy presence”

D. “Turn us again, O God”

 

8. Which description of enemies appears in Psalm 27?

A. “They pierced my hands and my feet”

B. “They compassed me about like bees”

C. “False witnesses are risen up against me”

D. “They digged a pit before me”

 

9. Which expression of hope is from Psalm 27?

A. “Why art thou cast down, O my soul?”

B. “I shall not want”

C. “I had fainted, unless I had believed”

D. “Weeping may endure for a night”

 

10. Which command concludes Psalm 27?

A. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart”

B. “Wait on the Lord”

C. “Be still, and know that I am God”

D. “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord”

 

📖 Answers, References & Complete Verses (KJV)

 

1. B — “The Lord is my light”

Reference: Psalm 27:1

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

 

2. B — “Whom shall I fear?”

Reference: Psalm 27:1

“…whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

 

3. C — “One thing have I desired of the Lord”

Reference: Psalm 27:4

“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life…”

 

4. C — “He shall set me up upon a rock”

Reference: Psalm 27:5

“…he shall set me up upon a rock.”

 

5. B — “Though war should rise against me”

Reference: Psalm 27:3

“…though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”

 

6. C — “Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”

Reference: Psalm 27:8

“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”

 

7. B — “Hide not thy face far from me”

Reference: Psalm 27:9

“Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger…”

 

8. C — “False witnesses are risen up against me”

Reference: Psalm 27:12

“…for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.”

 

9. C — “I had fainted, unless I had believed”

Reference: Psalm 27:13

“I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

 

10. B — “Wait on the Lord”

Reference: Psalm 27:14

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”

 

This round proves something powerful:

Many verses sound alike — but careful reading makes the difference.

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