📖 Bible Quiz – Word Order Precision From Psalm 35
Sometimes
the power of Scripture lies not only in what is said — but in how it is said.
Word order shapes emphasis, urgency, poetry, and meaning.
This
special Word Order Precision Quiz from Psalm 35 will challenge you to pay close
attention to the exact phrasing of the verses. One misplaced word can change
the impact completely!
Take
your time. Read carefully. Precision matters.
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Instructions
For
each question below:
Choose
the option that preserves the exact biblical word order (KJV-style structure).
Only
one option is correct.
Answers
with full reference verses appear after the quiz.
No
rushing — this is a scholar’s round!
✍️ Quiz Section
1.
Psalm 35:1
Which
is the correct word order?
A.
“Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that fight against me”
B.
“Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me”
C.
“Plead my cause, O LORD, against them that strive with me”
D.
“Plead thou my cause, O LORD, with them that strive against me”
2.
Psalm 35:2
Choose
the exact phrasing:
A.
“Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.”
B.
“Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my defense.”
C.
“Take shield and buckler, and stand for my help.”
D.
“Take up the shield and the buckler, and stand for my defense.”
3.
Psalm 35:3
Which
preserves the correct order?
A.
“Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.”
B.
“Say to my soul, I am your salvation.”
C.
“Say thou unto my soul, I am thy salvation.”
D.
“Speak unto my soul, I am thy salvation.”
4.
Psalm 35:9
Select
the exact wording:
A.
“And my soul shall rejoice in the LORD: it shall delight in his salvation.”
B.
“And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.”
C.
“My soul shall rejoice in the LORD; it shall delight in his salvation.”
D.
“And my soul shall rejoice in the LORD; it shall delight in thy salvation.”
5.
Psalm 35:27
Which
is correct?
A.
“Let them shout for joy and be glad, that favour my righteous cause.”
B.
“Let them shout for joy, and rejoice, that favour my righteous cause.”
C.
“Let them be glad and shout for joy, that favour my righteous cause.”
D.
“Let them rejoice and shout for joy, that favour my cause.”
Answers & Complete Reference Verses
1.
Correct Answer: B
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Psalm 35:1
“Plead
my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight
against me.”
2.
Correct Answer: A
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Psalm 35:2
“Take
hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.”
(Note:
“mine help” — not “my help.” Precision matters!)
3.
Correct Answer: A
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Psalm 35:3
“Draw
out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto
my soul, I am thy salvation.”
4.
Correct Answer: A
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Psalm 35:9
“And
my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.”
5.
Correct Answer: A
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Psalm 35:27
“Let
them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them
say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the
prosperity of his servant.”
Word
order in Scripture isn’t random — it carries emphasis, rhythm, and meaning.
Psalm
35 moves from plea… to battle… to praise.
The
precision of the wording reflects the intensity of David’s prayer.
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