Bible Quiz – Psalm 36 (Multiple Choice Questions)

 

📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 36 (Multiple Choice Questions) 

Psalm 36 is a powerful contrast between the wickedness of humanity and the steadfast love of God. It reveals the condition of the human heart without God and celebrates the immeasurable mercy, righteousness, and protection found in Him.

This quiz will test how closely you’ve read Psalm 36. Some questions are straightforward, while others require careful attention to wording. Read each option carefully!

 

📝 Instructions

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

All answers and complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.

Do not scroll down too quickly!

Try to answer from memory first.

 

📌 Quiz Questions

 

1. Where does transgression speak to the wicked?

A. In his mouth

B. In his heart

C. In his actions

D. In secret places

 

2. What is NOT before the eyes of the wicked?

A. Justice

B. Fear of God

C. Wisdom

D. Mercy

 

3. The words of the wicked’s mouth are described as:

A. Proud and loud

B. Harsh and cruel

C. Iniquity and deceit

D. False and flattering

 

4. What does the wicked devise upon his bed?

A. Revenge

B. Mischief

C. Wealth

D. Destruction

 

5. God’s mercy (steadfast love) reaches unto:

A. The mountains

B. The heavens

C. The earth

D. The clouds

 

6. God’s faithfulness reaches unto:

A. The skies

B. The clouds

C. The heavens

D. The firmament

 

7. God’s righteousness is compared to:

A. Deep waters

B. Strong towers

C. Great mountains

D. Burning fire

 

8. God’s judgments are like:

A. A flowing river

B. A sharp sword

C. A great deep

D. A mighty storm

 

9. Under what do the children of men trust?

A. The shadow of His wings

B. His mighty hand

C. His holy temple

D. His everlasting arms

 

10. What is with God?

A. The bread of life

B. The river of joy

C. The fountain of life

D. The tree of righteousness

 

11. In God’s light, what do we see?

A. Truth

B. Hope

C. Salvation

D. Light

 

12. The psalmist asks God not to let what come against him?

A. The hand of sinners

B. The sword of the wicked

C. The foot of pride

D. The snare of evil

 

Answers & Complete Reference Verses

 

1. B — In his heart

📖 Psalm 36:1

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

 

2. B — Fear of God

📖 Psalm 36:1

"…that there is no fear of God before his eyes."

 

3. C — Iniquity and deceit

📖 Psalm 36:3

"The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good."

 

4. B — Mischief

📖 Psalm 36:4

"He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil."

 

5. B — The heavens

📖 Psalm 36:5

"Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds."

 

6. B — The clouds

📖 Psalm 36:5

"…thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds."

 

7. C — Great mountains

📖 Psalm 36:6

"Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast."

 

8. C — A great deep

📖 Psalm 36:6

"…thy judgments are a great deep…"

 

9. A — The shadow of His wings

📖 Psalm 36:7

"…therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings."

 

10. C — The fountain of life

📖 Psalm 36:9

"For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light."

 

11. D — Light

📖 Psalm 36:9

"…in thy light shall we see light."

 

12. C — The foot of pride

📖 Psalm 36:11

"Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me."

 

🌿 Final Reflection

Psalm 36 reminds us of two realities:

The dangerous self-deception of the wicked.

The overwhelming, immeasurable mercy and righteousness of God.

Even when evil surrounds us, God’s love reaches higher than the heavens and deeper than the seas.

 

If this quiz helped you grow in Scripture:

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Read Psalm 36 again slowly and prayerfully.

Stay tuned for the next Psalm quiz!

 

📖 Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round

Psalm 36 – Multiple Choice Questions

This round is designed to test precision, wording accuracy, and deep observation. These questions focus on exact phrasing, subtle contrasts, and details that are easy to overlook.

Read very carefully — one word can change everything.

 

📝 Instructions

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Do not rush — some options are intentionally very similar.

Answers and complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.

No scrolling ahead!

 

📌 Advanced Quiz Questions

 

1. Transgression says what about God?

A. There is little fear of God

B. There is no fear of God

C. There is doubt of God

D. There is rejection of God

 

2. The wicked flatter themselves in their own eyes until:

A. Their sin is forgiven

B. Their pride is exposed

C. Their iniquity is found to be hateful

D. Their enemies are defeated

 

3. The wicked has left off to:

A. Pray and fast

B. Be wise and do good

C. Speak truth and love mercy

D. Fear God and obey

 

4. The wicked sets himself in a way that is:

A. Not righteous

B. Not just

C. Not good

D. Not straight

 

5. He does NOT:

A. Seek wisdom

B. Abhor evil

C. Speak truth

D. Fear judgment

 

6. God’s mercy is described as being:

A. Above the heavens

B. In the heavens

C. Higher than the heavens

D. Beyond the heavens

 

7. God’s righteousness is like:

A. High hills

B. Mighty peaks

C. The great mountains

D. Strong foundations

 

8. God preserves:

A. The righteous only

B. Israel

C. Man

D. Man and beast

 

9. They shall be abundantly satisfied with:

A. The fruit of Thy house

B. The goodness of Thy house

C. The abundance of Thy temple

D. The riches of Thy courts

 

10. God makes them drink of:

A. The river of mercy

B. The river of peace

C. The river of pleasures

D. The river of righteousness

 

11. The psalmist asks God to continue His lovingkindness to:

A. Those who seek Him

B. Those who fear Him

C. Those who know Him

D. Those who love Him

 

12. The workers of iniquity are:

A. Punished and scattered

B. Fallen and cannot rise

C. Judged and destroyed

D. Exposed and ashamed

 

Answers & Complete Reference Verses

 

1. B — There is no fear of God

📖 Psalm 36:1

"…that there is no fear of God before his eyes."

 

2. C — Their iniquity is found to be hateful

📖 Psalm 36:2

"For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful."

 

3. B — Be wise and do good

📖 Psalm 36:3

"…he hath left off to be wise, and to do good."

 

4. C — Not good

📖 Psalm 36:4

"…he setteth himself in a way that is not good…"

 

5. B — Abhor evil

📖 Psalm 36:4

"…he abhorreth not evil."

 

6. B — In the heavens

📖 Psalm 36:5

"Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds."

 

7. C — The great mountains

📖 Psalm 36:6

"Thy righteousness is like the great mountains…"

 

8. D — Man and beast

📖 Psalm 36:6

"…O LORD, thou preservest man and beast."

 

9. B — The goodness of Thy house

📖 Psalm 36:8

"They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house…"

(Note: “Fatness” = goodness/abundance.)

 

10. C — The river of pleasures

📖 Psalm 36:8

"…and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures."

 

11. C — Those who know Him

📖 Psalm 36:10

"O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart."

 

12. B — Fallen and cannot rise

📖 Psalm 36:12

"There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise."

 

Psalm 36 contrasts:

Self-deception of the wicked

Limitless mercy of God

The final downfall of evil

The wicked flatter themselves.

The righteous hide under His wings.

The wicked fall and cannot rise.

But with God is the fountain of life.

 

Did you score 10–12 correct? You’re reading Psalm 36 with precision!

Share this round with your most Scripture-savvy friend and see who truly read every word.

 

📖 Psalm 36 – Cross-Reference Traps (MCQs)

This round is designed to catch even strong Bible students.

Each question includes options that are:

Exact wording from Psalm 36

Very similar wording from other Psalms or Bible passages

Only one option is truly from Psalm 36.

Read slowly. Look closely. One word makes the difference.

 

📝 Instructions

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

Only one option appears in Psalm 36.

Answers and complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.

No scrolling ahead!

 

📌 Cross-Reference Trap Questions

 

1. Which phrase appears in Psalm 36?

A. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God

B. There is no fear of God before his eyes

C. The wicked shall not stand in the judgment

D. Evil men understand not judgment

 

2. Which description of God’s mercy is from Psalm 36?

A. Thy mercy endureth for ever

B. Thy mercy is great above the heavens

C. Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens

D. Thy mercy is from everlasting to everlasting

 

3. Which comparison of righteousness is found in Psalm 36?

A. Thy righteousness is like the mighty mountains

B. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains

C. Thy righteousness endureth for ever

D. Thy righteousness reacheth unto the clouds

 

4. Which phrase about God’s judgments appears in Psalm 36?

A. Thy judgments are true and righteous altogether

B. Thy judgments are a great deep

C. The judgments of the LORD are in all the earth

D. Thy judgments are unsearchable

 

5. Which phrase appears exactly in Psalm 36?

A. Under the shadow of the Almighty

B. Under the shadow of thy wings

C. In the secret place of the Most High

D. Beneath everlasting arms

 

6. Which “river” phrase belongs to Psalm 36?

A. The river of God is full of water

B. The streams whereof shall make glad the city of God

C. The river of thy pleasures

D. Rivers of living water

 

7. Which “light” verse appears in Psalm 36?

A. The LORD is my light and my salvation

B. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet

C. In thy light shall we see light

D. God is light, and in him is no darkness

 

8. Which prayer request is from Psalm 36?

A. Hide me under the shadow of thy wings

B. Let not the foot of pride come against me

C. Deliver my soul from the sword

D. Lead me beside the still waters

 

9. Which statement about the wicked appears in Psalm 36?

A. The wicked shall be turned into hell

B. The wicked flee when no man pursueth

C. He deviseth mischief upon his bed

D. The wicked plotteth against the just

 

10. Which ending statement is from Psalm 36?

A. The LORD shall reign for ever

B. The workers of iniquity are fallen

C. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

D. The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree

 

Answers & Complete Reference Verses

 

1. B — There is no fear of God before his eyes

📖 Psalm 36:1

"…that there is no fear of God before his eyes."

 

2. C — Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens

📖 Psalm 36:5

"Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds."

 

3. B — Thy righteousness is like the great mountains

📖 Psalm 36:6

"Thy righteousness is like the great mountains…"

 

4. B — Thy judgments are a great deep

📖 Psalm 36:6

"…thy judgments are a great deep…"

 

5. B — Under the shadow of thy wings

📖 Psalm 36:7

"…therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings."

 

6. C — The river of thy pleasures

📖 Psalm 36:8

"…and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures."

 

7. C — In thy light shall we see light

📖 Psalm 36:9

"…in thy light shall we see light."

 

8. B — Let not the foot of pride come against me

📖 Psalm 36:11

"Let not the foot of pride come against me…"

 

9. C — He deviseth mischief upon his bed

📖 Psalm 36:4

"He deviseth mischief upon his bed…"

 

10. B — The workers of iniquity are fallen

📖 Psalm 36:12

"There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise."

 

Psalm 36 shares language with many other Psalms — but its exact wording matters.

This chapter uniquely combines:

The inward deception of the wicked

The cosmic height of God’s mercy

The intimate shelter under His wings

The final fall of iniquity

If you scored high here, you’re not just reading Scripture — you’re studying it.

 

Challenge your Bible study group with this round and see who truly distinguishes Psalm 36 from its cross-references.