Bible Quiz – Psalm 44 (Multiple Choice Questions)
Psalm
44 is a powerful communal lament. It remembers God’s mighty acts in the past,
wrestles with present suffering, and boldly cries out for deliverance. This
Psalm teaches us how to trust God even when circumstances seem confusing or
painful.
Let’s
explore its depth through this multiple-choice quiz!
✍️ Instructions
Read
each question carefully.
Choose
the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Answers
with complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.
No
peeking! 😊
📜 Quiz Questions
1.
Who is traditionally credited with writing Psalm 44?
A.
David
B.
Asaph
C.
The Sons of Korah
D.
Solomon
2.
According to Psalm 44:1, how did the people learn about God’s past deeds?
A.
Through dreams
B.
Through their fathers
C.
Through prophets
D.
Through written scrolls
3.
What does Psalm 44 say gave Israel victory in the land?
A.
Their swords
B.
Their military strength
C.
Their alliances
D.
God’s right hand and arm
4.
In verse 4, what title is used for God?
A.
Shepherd
B.
King
C.
Judge
D.
Fortress
5.
Through whom does the Psalmist say they push back their enemies?
A.
Their armies
B.
Their courage
C.
God’s name
D.
Their kings
6.
What does the Psalmist declare he will NOT trust in?
A.
Gold
B.
His bow
C.
His wisdom
D.
His friends
7.
In verse 9, what has God done that troubles the people?
A.
Given them famine
B.
Rejected and humbled them
C.
Sent a plague
D.
Taken away their temple
8.
The Psalm says they have been made like what among the nations?
A.
Lions
B.
Sheep for slaughter
C.
Eagles
D.
Oxen
9.
Despite their suffering, what do the people claim they have NOT done?
A.
Forgotten God
B.
Broken the covenant
C.
Lied
D.
All of the above
10.
In the closing verse, what do they ask God to do?
A.
Send a prophet
B.
Destroy their enemies
C.
Rise up and redeem them
D.
Give them wealth
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
C — The Sons of Korah
“To
the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.”
—
Psalm 44:1 (Title, KJV)
2.
B — Through their fathers
“We
have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst
in their days, in the times of old.”
—
Psalm 44:1 (KJV)
3.
D — God’s right hand and arm
“For
they got not the land in possession by their own sword… but thy right hand, and
thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto
them.”
—
Psalm 44:3 (KJV)
4.
B — King
“Thou
art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.”
—
Psalm 44:4 (KJV)
5.
C — God’s name
“Through
thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under
that rise up against us.”
—
Psalm 44:5 (KJV)
6.
B — His bow
“For
I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.”
—
Psalm 44:6 (KJV)
7.
B — Rejected and humbled them
“But
thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.”
—
Psalm 44:9 (KJV)
8.
B — Sheep for slaughter
“Yea,
for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the
slaughter.”
—
Psalm 44:22 (KJV)
9.
D — All of the above
“All
this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt
falsely in thy covenant.”
—
Psalm 44:17 (KJV)
10.
C — Rise up and redeem them
“Arise
for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies' sake.”
—
Psalm 44:26 (KJV)
Psalm
44 reminds us that faith is not pretending everything is fine. It is
remembering God’s past faithfulness while honestly crying out in present pain.
Even when we don’t understand what God is doing, we can still call Him King and
ask Him to rise for our help.
If
this quiz blessed you:
Share
it with your Bible study group
Use
it in your church or youth fellowship
Challenge
a friend this week
And
most importantly — read Psalm 44 slowly and prayerfully today
📖
Bible Quiz – Psalm 44
🔥
Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round
Multiple
Choice Questions
This
round goes deeper into the theology, structure, and subtle wording of Psalm 44.
These questions focus on phrases that are easy to overlook and themes that
require careful reading.
Even
strong Bible students may need to pause and think!
✍️ Instructions
Read
each question slowly and carefully.
Look
out for similar wording designed to test precision.
Choose
the best answer (A, B, C, or D).
Answers
with complete reference verses appear after the quiz.
No
rushing — scholars read twice!
📜 Advanced Questions
1.
In Psalm 44:2, what action does God take toward the heathen (nations)?
A.
He converts them
B.
He rebukes them
C.
He casts them out
D.
He confuses them
2.
According to verse 3, why did God give Israel the land?
A.
Because they were righteous
B.
Because they were strong
C.
Because of His covenant oath
D.
Because He had a favour unto them
3.
In verse 7, from what specific emotion does God save them concerning their
enemies?
A.
Fear
B.
Hatred
C.
Shame
D.
Doubt
4.
Psalm 44:11 says God has given His people like sheep — for what?
A.
Sacrifice
B.
Slaughter
C.
Food
D.
Captivity
5.
According to verse 12, how does God sell His people?
A.
For silver and gold
B.
For a high price
C.
For nought (no value)
D.
For tribute
6.
In verse 14, God makes them what among the heathen?
A.
A proverb
B.
A shaking of the head
C.
A curse
D.
A byword
7.
In verse 18, what do they claim has NOT turned aside?
A.
Their worship
B.
Their heart
C.
Their sacrifices
D.
Their obedience
8.
Psalm 44:19 says God has sore broken them in what place?
A.
The valley of death
B.
The wilderness
C.
The place of dragons
D.
The land of captivity
9.
In verse 21, what reason is given for why God would know if they had forgotten
Him?
A.
He sees all things
B.
He rules the nations
C.
He knows the secrets of the heart
D.
He writes all deeds in a book
10.
In verse 23, what striking question do they ask God?
A.
Why are You angry?
B.
Why sleepest thou, O Lord?
C.
Why have You forsaken us forever?
D.
Why do You hide Your glory?
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
C — He casts them out
“How
thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them…”
—
Psalm 44:2 (KJV)
2.
D — Because He had a favour unto them
“…but
thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou
hadst a favour unto them.”
—
Psalm 44:3 (KJV)
3.
C — Shame
“But
thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.”
—
Psalm 44:7 (KJV)
4.
C — Food
“Thou
hast given us like sheep appointed for meat…”
—
Psalm 44:11 (KJV)
5.
C — For nought (no value)
“Thou
sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.”
—
Psalm 44:12 (KJV)
6.
D — A byword
“Thou
makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.”
—
Psalm 44:14 (KJV)
7.
B — Their heart
“Our
heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way.”
—
Psalm 44:18 (KJV)
8.
C — The place of dragons
“Though
thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the
shadow of death.”
—
Psalm 44:19 (KJV)
9.
C — He knows the secrets of the heart
“Shall
not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
—
Psalm 44:21 (KJV)
10.
B — Why sleepest thou, O Lord?
“Awake,
why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.”
—
Psalm 44:23 (KJV)
This
Psalm is bold. The writers do not whisper their pain — they bring it straight
to God. They remember His past faithfulness, protest their present suffering,
and still call on Him to arise.
Deep
faith doesn’t deny hardship. It clings to God in the middle of it.
Think
you mastered this round?
Try
teaching Psalm 44 without looking at your Bible.
Read
it aloud and identify the shift from praise to lament.
Share
this “Trick the Scholar” round with someone who loves a serious Bible
challenge.
📖
Bible Quiz – Psalm 44
🔎
Advanced “Cross-Reference Traps” Round
Multiple
Choice Questions
Psalm
44 contains phrases echoed elsewhere in Scripture. This round will test whether
you can identify what truly belongs to Psalm 44 and what comes from another
passage.
Each
question includes one correct answer from Psalm 44. The other options are
biblical — but from different books!
✍️ Instructions
Read
every option carefully.
Watch
for similar wording.
Choose
the verse that actually appears in Psalm 44 (KJV).
Answers
with complete reference verses follow after the quiz.
No
guessing — compare carefully in your mind.
📜 Cross-Reference Trap Questions
1.
Which of the following statements appears in Psalm 44?
A.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
B.
“Through thee will we push down our enemies.”
C.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
D.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
2.
Which phrase is found in Psalm 44?
A.
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul?”
B.
“Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord?”
C.
“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
D.
“How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord?”
3.
Which description belongs to Psalm 44?
A.
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.”
B.
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.”
C.
“Thou sellest thy people for nought.”
D.
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High.”
4.
Which suffering image appears in Psalm 44?
A.
“Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts.”
B.
“We are counted as sheep for the slaughter.”
C.
“Out of the depths have I cried unto thee.”
D.
“The sorrows of death compassed me.”
5.
Which covenant claim is made in Psalm 44?
A.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.”
B.
“Against thee, thee only, have I sinned.”
C.
“We have not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.”
D.
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart.”
6.
Which national humiliation statement appears in Psalm 44?
A.
“Rivers of waters run down mine eyes.”
B.
“Thou makest us a byword among the heathen.”
C.
“I am become like a pelican of the wilderness.”
D.
“Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth.”
7.
Which appeal for deliverance is from Psalm 44?
A.
“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation.”
B.
“Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake.”
C.
“Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
D.
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart…”
8.
Which statement about the heart appears in Psalm 44?
A.
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit.”
B.
“Our heart is not turned back.”
C.
“Unite my heart to fear thy name.”
D.
“My heart is fixed, O God.”
9.
Which statement about God’s knowledge belongs to Psalm 44?
A.
“O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.”
B.
“Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.”
C.
“He knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
D.
“Thou compassest my path and my lying down.”
10.
Which historical reference appears in Psalm 44?
A.
“When Israel went out of Egypt.”
B.
“Our fathers have told us what work thou didst in their days.”
C.
“By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down.”
D.
“He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through.”
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
B — “Through thee will we push down our enemies.”
“Through
thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under
that rise up against us.”
—
Psalm 44:5 (KJV)
2.
B — “Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord?”
“Awake,
why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.”
—
Psalm 44:23 (KJV)
3.
C — “Thou sellest thy people for nought.”
“Thou
sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their
price.”
—
Psalm 44:12 (KJV)
4.
B — “We are counted as sheep for the slaughter.”
“Yea,
for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the
slaughter.”
—
Psalm 44:22 (KJV)
5.
C — “We have not forgotten thee…”
“All
this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt
falsely in thy covenant.”
—
Psalm 44:17 (KJV)
6.
B — “Thou makest us a byword among the heathen.”
“Thou
makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the people.”
—
Psalm 44:14 (KJV)
7.
B — “Arise for our help…”
“Arise
for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake.”
—
Psalm 44:26 (KJV)
8.
B — “Our heart is not turned back.”
“Our
heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way.”
—
Psalm 44:18 (KJV)
9.
C — “He knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
“Shall
not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
—
Psalm 44:21 (KJV)
10.
B — “Our fathers have told us…”
“We
have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst
in their days, in the times of old.”
—
Psalm 44:1 (KJV)
Cross-references
remind us that Scripture speaks with one voice. Psalm 44 echoes themes found
throughout the Psalms — trust, lament, covenant loyalty, and bold prayer.
The
more deeply we know the Word, the more clearly we hear those echoes.
Ready
for an even deeper challenge?
Try
identifying where the incorrect options in this round actually come from.
Read
Psalm 44 alongside Psalm 42 and Psalm 89 for comparison.
Share
this round with a serious Bible student and see who scores higher.
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