Bible Quiz – Psalm 31 (Fill in the Blanks)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 31 (Fill in the Blanks) 

Welcome to today’s Bible quiz! Psalm 31 is a heartfelt prayer of trust in God during times of trouble. It teaches us about seeking refuge in the Lord, expressing our fears, and trusting in His steadfast love. Test your knowledge with this fill-in-the-blank quiz and see how well you remember God’s words of comfort and hope.

 

Instructions:

Read each verse carefully.

Fill in the missing words from the blanks provided.

After completing the quiz, check your answers below.

 

Quiz Questions – Psalm 31

 

1.        "In you, O Lord, I have taken __________; let me never be put to __________; deliver me in your __________." (Psalm 31:1)

 

2.        "Incline your __________ to me; rescue me speedily; be my __________, a stronghold to save me." (Psalm 31:2)

 

3.        "For you are my __________ and my __________; for your name’s sake you will lead me and __________ me." (Psalm 31:3)

 

4.        "Into your hand I commit my __________; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful __________." (Psalm 31:5)

 

5.        "I hate those who pay regard to worthless __________, but I trust in the __________." (Psalm 31:6)

 

6.        "I will be glad and rejoice in your __________; I will sing __________ to the Lord, for he has been __________ to me." (Psalm 31:7)

 

7.        "Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in __________; my eye is consumed with __________, my soul and my body also." (Psalm 31:9)

 

8.        "I am forgotten like a __________ by men, but I have trusted in you, O Lord; I have said, 'You are my God.'" (Psalm 31:14)

 

9.        "Be strong, and let your __________ take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." (Psalm 31:24)

 

10.  "My times are in your __________; rescue me from the hand of my __________ and from my __________." (Psalm 31:15)

 

Answers and Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        Refuge, shame, hand

"In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness." (Psalm 31:1)

 

2.        Ear, stronghold

"Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily; be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to save me." (Psalm 31:2)

 

3.        God, rock, guide

"For you are my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake you will lead me and guide me." (Psalm 31:3)

 

4.        spirit, God

"Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God." (Psalm 31:5)

 

5.        idols, Lord

"I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols, but I trust in the Lord." (Psalm 31:6)

 

6.        steadfast love, praises, good

"I will be glad and rejoice in your steadfast love; I will sing praises to the Lord, for he has been good to me." (Psalm 31:7)

 

7.        trouble, grief

"Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; my eye is consumed with grief, my soul and my body also." (Psalm 31:9)

 

8.        broken vessel

"I am forgotten like a broken vessel by men, but I have trusted in you, O Lord; I have said, 'You are my God.'" (Psalm 31:14)

 

9.        hearts

"Be strong, and let your hearts take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!" (Psalm 31:24)

 

10.  hand, enemies, persecutors

"My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors." (Psalm 31:15)

 

Reflection:

Psalm 31 reminds us that no matter how deep our struggles or fears, God is our safe refuge and stronghold. Take a moment today to place your worries in His hands, just as David did.

 

✨  Challenge: Memorize one verse from Psalm 31 this week and see how it strengthens your faith in moments of fear or uncertainty!

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 31: Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round (Fill in the Blanks)

Welcome to the Advanced Round! This “Trick the Scholar” quiz is for those who think they know Psalm 31 inside out. The questions focus on exact wording, sequence of phrases, and subtle nuances of the Psalm. Think carefully before filling in the blanks—precision matters!

 

Instructions:

Read each verse fragment carefully.

Fill in the missing words as accurately as possible.

After finishing, check your answers below to see how precise your knowledge is.

 

Advanced Quiz Questions – Psalm 31

 

1.                "For I hear the __________ of many; terror is on every __________; but I trust in you, O __________." (Psalm 31:13)

 

2.        "Love the Lord, all you his __________! The Lord preserves the __________, but abundantly repays the one who acts __________." (Psalm 31:23)

 

3.        "I have heard the __________ of many, 'Terror on every side!' But I will __________ in you." (Psalm 31:13, alternate phrasing)

 

4.        "O Lord, let me not be __________ for I am in __________; my eye wastes away because of __________, my soul and my body also." (Psalm 31:9)

 

5.        "Be strong, and let your __________ take heart, all you who __________ in the Lord." (Psalm 31:24)

 

6.        "You have not handed me over to the __________; you have set my feet in a __________ place." (Psalm 31:8)

 

7.        "For you are my __________ and my __________; for your name's sake you will lead me and __________ me." (Psalm 31:3)

 

8.        "Into your hand I commit my __________; you have __________ me, O Lord, faithful God." (Psalm 31:5)

 

9.        "I am forgotten like a __________ by men, but I have trusted in you, O Lord; I have said, 'You are my __________.'" (Psalm 31:14)

 

10.  "Let your steadfast __________, O Lord, be upon us, even as we __________ in you." (Psalm 31:16)

 

Answers and Complete Reference Verses

 

1.                taunts, side, Lord

"For I hear the taunts of many; terror is on every side; but I trust in you, O Lord." (Psalm 31:13)

 

2.                faithful, faithful, evil

"Love the Lord, all you his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but abundantly repays the one who acts proudly." (Psalm 31:23)

 

3.                taunts, hope

"I have heard the taunts of many, 'Terror on every side!' But I will hope in you." (Psalm 31:13, alternate phrasing)

 

4.                ashamed, trouble, grief

"O Lord, let me not be ashamed, for I am in trouble; my eye wastes away because of grief, my soul and my body also." (Psalm 31:9)

 

5.                hearts, hope

"Be strong, and let your hearts take courage, all you who hope in the Lord." (Psalm 31:24)

 

6.                hand, broad

"You have not handed me over to the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place." (Psalm 31:8)

 

7.                rock, fortress, guide

"For you are my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake you will lead me and guide me." (Psalm 31:3)

 

8.                spirit, redeemed

"Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God." (Psalm 31:5)

 

9.                broken vessel, God

"I am forgotten like a broken vessel by men, but I have trusted in you, O Lord; I have said, 'You are my God.'" (Psalm 31:14)

 

10.          love, wait

"Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you." (Psalm 31:16)

 

Reflection:

Psalm 31 reminds us that even when surrounded by enemies, fear, or doubt, we can find courage and steadfast hope in God.

 

✨  Challenge: Pick one “trick” verse from this round and memorize it word-for-word. Share it with a friend or at your next Bible study—see if they recognize it too!

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 31: Cross-Reference Traps (Fill in the Blanks)

Welcome to the Cross-Reference Round! This is for advanced learners who enjoy spotting connections across Scripture. The questions challenge you to recognize how themes, words, and promises in Psalm 31 appear elsewhere in the Bible. Beware—some blanks might be tricky, as they look similar to other verses!

 

Instructions:

Read the verse fragment carefully.

Fill in the missing words, keeping in mind cross-references in other parts of the Bible.

Check the answers after the quiz to see if you caught the subtle connections.

 

Quiz Questions – Psalm 31 Cross-Reference Traps

 

1.                "Into your hand I commit my __________; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God." (Psalm 31:5)

Cross-reference: Luke ___:4, where Jesus quotes this in His final hours.

 

2.        "Be strong, and let your __________ take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." (Psalm 31:24)

Cross-reference: Isaiah ___:10, which also encourages trusting God in hardship.

 

3.        "For I hear the __________ of many; terror is on every __________; but I trust in you, O Lord." (Psalm 31:13)

Cross-reference trap: Psalm ___:11 uses a similar phrase but with “all my enemies” instead of “many.”

 

4.        "Love the Lord, all you his __________! The Lord preserves the __________, but abundantly repays the one who acts proudly." (Psalm 31:23)

Cross-reference trap: Compare with Proverbs ___:11, which talks about God rewarding the righteous and punishing the proud.

 

5.        "I am forgotten like a __________ by men, but I have trusted in you, O Lord; I have said, 'You are my God.'" (Psalm 31:14)

Cross-reference: Matthew ___:16, where Jesus says no servant is forgotten by God.

 

6.        "Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in __________; my eye wastes away because of __________, my soul and my body also." (Psalm 31:9)

Cross-reference trap: Compare with Job ___:20, which also expresses deep physical and emotional suffering.

 

7.        "You have not handed me over to the __________; you have set my feet in a __________ place." (Psalm 31:8)

Cross-reference: Exodus ___:12, where God sets the Israelites on firm ground after deliverance.

 

8.        "Let your steadfast __________, O Lord, be upon us, even as we __________ in you." (Psalm 31:16)

Cross-reference trap: Psalm ___:7 also emphasizes God’s steadfast love as a refuge.

 

9.        "For you are my __________ and my __________; for your name’s sake you will lead me and guide me." (Psalm 31:3)

Cross-reference: 2 Samuel ___:2, where God is called a “rock” and “fortress” for His people.

 

10.  "I will be glad and rejoice in your __________; I will sing __________ to the Lord, for he has been __________ to me." (Psalm 31:7)

Cross-reference: Psalm ___:1, which also celebrates God’s goodness to the faithful.

 

Answers and Complete Reference Verses with Cross-References

 

1.        spirit

"Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God." (Psalm 31:5)

Cross-reference: Luke 23:46 – Jesus said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”

 

2.        hearts

"Be strong, and let your hearts take courage, all you who hope in the Lord." (Psalm 31:24)

Cross-reference: Isaiah 35:4 – “Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come…’”

 

3.        taunts, side

"For I hear the taunts of many; terror is on every side; but I trust in you, O Lord." (Psalm 31:13)

Cross-reference trap: Psalm 38:11 – “My friends and companions avoid me; my neighbors stand afar off.”

 

4.        saints, faithful

"Love the Lord, all you his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but abundantly repays the one who acts proudly." (Psalm 31:23)

Cross-reference trap: Proverbs 11:31 – “If the righteous receives his due on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner.”

 

5.        broken vessel, God

"I am forgotten like a broken vessel by men, but I have trusted in you, O Lord; I have said, 'You are my God.'" (Psalm 31:14)

Cross-reference: Matthew 10:29-31 – “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? … even the hairs of your head are all numbered.”

 

6.        trouble, grief

"Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; my eye wastes away because of grief, my soul and my body also." (Psalm 31:9)

Cross-reference trap: Job 30:16 – “I have seared my skin and my flesh with weeping; my eyes have failed from grief.”

 

7.        enemy, broad

"You have not handed me over to the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place." (Psalm 31:8)

Cross-reference: Exodus 15:12 – God “brought them into a broad place” after deliverance at the Red Sea.

 

8.        love, hope

"Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you." (Psalm 31:16)

Cross-reference trap: Psalm 33:22 – “Let your steadfast love be upon us, O Lord, even as we wait for you.”

 

9.        rock, fortress, guide

"For you are my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake you will lead me and guide me." (Psalm 31:3)

Cross-reference: 2 Samuel 22:3 – “God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

 

10.  steadfast love, praises, good

"I will be glad and rejoice in your steadfast love; I will sing praises to the Lord, for he has been good to me." (Psalm 31:7)

Cross-reference: Psalm 106:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.”

 

Reflection:

This round helps sharpen your memory of both the Psalm itself and its connections throughout Scripture. Spotting cross-references deepens your understanding of God’s faithfulness, guidance, and love across the Bible.

 

✨  Challenge: Pick 2 cross-referenced verses and memorize them alongside Psalm 31 to see the beautiful patterns of God’s promises in action.