Bible Quiz – Psalm 36 (Fill in the Blanks) 

Psalm 36 is a powerful reflection on the contrast between the wicked and the steadfast love of God. It teaches us about the depth of human sin, the faithfulness of God’s mercy, and the security we find under His care. This quiz will help you engage deeply with the text and test your memory and understanding of the psalm.

 

Instructions

Read each sentence carefully.

Fill in the missing word(s) from Psalm 36.

Think about the meaning behind the verse, not just the words.

Answers and full reference verses are provided at the end for self-checking.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no __________ of God before his eyes.

 

2.        For he flattereth himself in his own __________, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

 

3.        The words of his mouth are iniquity and __________; he hath left off to be __________, and to do __________.

 

4.        Thy __________, O Lord, is in the heavens; thy __________ is upon all the children of men.

 

5.        For with thee is the __________ of men: thou shalt give them __________, and they shall behold thy __________.

 

6.        How excellent is thy __________, O God! and the __________ of thy __________ upon the children of men!

 

7.        Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked __________ me.

 

8.        There is the __________ of thy house, O Lord, even unto them that fear thee; and thy __________ unto righteousness.

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        fear

“The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.” – Psalm 36:1

 

2.        eyes

“For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.” – Psalm 36:2

 

3.        counsel; wise; good

“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.” – Psalm 36:3

 

4.        mercy; truth

“Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.” – Psalm 36:5

 

5.        favour; meat; light

“Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.” – Psalm 36:6-7 (paraphrased for quiz context)

 

6.        lovingkindness; truth; mercy

“How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.” – Psalm 36:7

 

7.        prevail

“Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.” – Psalm 36:11

 

8.        fountain; light

“There is the fountain of thy lovingkindness, O Lord, and thy light shall give light unto us.” – Psalm 36:9

 

Psalm 36 reminds us that while wickedness may seem powerful, God’s love, mercy, and light are far greater. As you meditate on these verses, consider: Are you resting under the shadow of God’s wings today?

Challenge: Memorize one verse from Psalm 36 this week and reflect on how God’s mercy and truth guide your daily life.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 36 (Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round)

Psalm 36 contrasts the wicked’s heart with God’s steadfast love and faithfulness. This “Trick the Scholar” round tests not only memory but also attention to exact wording. Be careful—some blanks are deceptively similar to other verses. Precision counts!

 

Instructions

Fill in the blanks with the exact words from the KJV.

Watch for tricky differences between synonyms (e.g., “counsel” vs. “deceit,” “light” vs. “daylight”).

Take your time; some blanks may seem obvious but are worded differently in the psalm.

Answers with complete reference verses are provided at the end.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.                The wicked, through the __________ of his heart, saith, “There is no God.”

 

2.        His ways are __________ at all times; thy judgments are far above my __________.

 

3.        He flattereth himself in his __________ until his __________ is found to be hateful.

 

4.        The words of his mouth are __________ and deceit; he hath left off to be __________, and to do __________.

 

5.        Thy __________, O Lord, is in the heavens; thy __________ reacheth unto the clouds.

 

6.        Thy righteousness is like the __________ of God; thy __________ are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and __________.

 

7.        How excellent is thy __________, O God! and the __________ of thy __________ upon the children of men!

 

8.        Let not the foot of __________ come against me, and let not the hand of the __________ remove me.

 

9.        There is the __________ of thy house, O Lord, and thy __________ unto righteousness.

 

10.  Thou, O Lord, shalt give them __________, and they shall behold thy __________.

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        transgression

“The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.” – Psalm 36:1

 

2.        froward; eyes

“He flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.” – Psalm 36:2

 

3.        eyes; iniquity

(Covered in verse 2; careful of word order!)

 

4.        iniquity; wise; good

“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.” – Psalm 36:3

 

5.        mercy; truth

“Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.” – Psalm 36:5

 

6.        great mountains; judgments; beast

“Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.” – Psalm 36:6

 

7.        lovingkindness; truth; mercy

“How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.” – Psalm 36:7

 

8.        pride; wicked

“Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.” – Psalm 36:11

 

9.        fountain; light

“There is the fountain of thy lovingkindness, O Lord, and thy light shall give light unto us.” – Psalm 36:9

 

10.  favor; light

“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.” – Psalm 36:9

 

This advanced round teaches careful reading: small word changes can shift the meaning completely. Psalm 36 reminds us of the stability of God’s mercy versus the shifting nature of wickedness.

Challenge: Share this quiz with a friend and see who can fill in every blank correctly without looking at the psalm. Bonus points if you can recite Psalm 36:5–9 from memory!

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 36 (Cross-Reference Traps Round)

Some Bible quizzes are easy—but this one is tricky. Many verses in Psalm 36 echo or contrast with other parts of Scripture. This round will test not only your memory of Psalm 36 but also your knowledge of related passages, helping you spot subtle differences.

 

Instructions

Fill in the blanks with the exact KJV words.

Watch for “trap” verses: other Psalms or Scripture may sound similar but are not from Psalm 36.

Think carefully about context and sequence.

Answers with complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no __________ of God before his eyes. (Compare with Psalm 14:1)

 

2.        He flattereth himself in his own __________, until his __________ is found to be hateful. (Compare with Proverbs 16:18)

 

3.        The words of his mouth are __________ and deceit; he hath left off to be __________, and to do __________. (Compare with Psalm 34:13)

 

4.        Thy __________, O Lord, is in the heavens; thy __________ reacheth unto the clouds. (Compare with Psalm 57:10)

 

5.        Thy righteousness is like the __________; thy __________ are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and __________. (Compare with Psalm 103:19)

 

6.        How excellent is thy __________, O God! and the __________ of thy __________ upon the children of men! (Compare with Psalm 63:3)

 

7.        Let not the foot of __________ come against me, and let not the hand of the __________ remove me. (Compare with Psalm 37:31)

 

8.        There is the __________ of thy house, O Lord, and thy __________ unto righteousness. (Compare with Psalm 27:4)

 

9.        For with thee is the __________ of life: in thy __________ shall we see light. (Compare with Psalm 119:105)

 

10.  The wicked boast in the __________; they are __________ and have no understanding. (Compare with Psalm 1:4) – Trap: this is NOT Psalm 36

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        fear

“The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.” – Psalm 36:1

 

2.        eyes; iniquity

“For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.” – Psalm 36:2

 

3.        iniquity; wise; good

“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.” – Psalm 36:3

 

4.        mercy; truth

“Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.” – Psalm 36:5

 

5.        great mountains; judgments; beast

“Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.” – Psalm 36:6

 

6.        lovingkindness; truth; mercy

“How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.” – Psalm 36:7

 

7.        pride; wicked

“Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.” – Psalm 36:11

 

8.        fountain; light

“There is the fountain of thy lovingkindness, O Lord, and thy light shall give light unto us.” – Psalm 36:9

 

9.        fountain; light

“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.” – Psalm 36:9

 

10.  heart; foolish – Trap

This verse is from Psalm 1:4–5, NOT Psalm 36.

 

This round teaches discernment: not every verse that sounds similar is from the same psalm. Psalm 36 emphasizes the steadfast love of God versus the deceit of the wicked.

Challenge: Take a moment to compare Psalm 36 with Psalm 1, 14, and 37, and see how the themes of wickedness, pride, and God’s mercy interconnect.