Bible Quiz – Psalm 47 (Multiple Choice Questions)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 47 (Multiple Choice Questions) 

Psalm 47 is a joyful song of praise that celebrates God as King over all the earth. It calls the nations to worship with clapping, shouting, and singing. This psalm reminds us that God reigns — not just over Israel, but over every nation.

Ready to test how closely you’ve read this royal psalm?

 

✏️ Instructions

• Read each question carefully.

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

• Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

• No peeking! 😊

 

📜 Multiple Choice Questions – Psalm 47

 

1. How does Psalm 47 begin?

A. Lift up your hands, O you gates

B. O clap your hands, all you people

C. The Lord is my shepherd

D. Praise the Lord from the heavens

 

2. The Lord Most High is described as what?

A. A gentle shepherd

B. A righteous judge

C. Terrible and a great King over all the earth

D. A mighty warrior only for Israel

 

3. What will God subdue under His people?

A. Mountains

B. The sea

C. Other nations

D. Angels

 

4. What has God chosen for His people?

A. A new covenant

B. Their inheritance

C. A king

D. A temple

 

5. God is gone up with a ______.

A. Whisper

B. Trumpet

C. Song

D. Sacrifice

 

6. How many times does Psalm 47 say “Sing praises”?

A. Three times

B. Four times

C. Five times

D. Six times

 

7. God reigns over whom?

A. Israel only

B. The righteous

C. The nations

D. The priests

 

8. Upon what does God sit?

A. A golden throne

B. The mercy seat

C. His holy throne

D. The throne of David

 

9. The princes of the people are gathered together as what?

A. Servants of David

B. The people of the God of Abraham

C. Warriors of Zion

D. Children of Israel

 

10. The shields of the earth belong to whom?

A. Kings

B. Israel

C. Mighty men

D. God

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. B — O clap your hands, all you people

Psalm 47:1

“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”

 

2. C — Terrible and a great King over all the earth

Psalm 47:2

“For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.”

 

3. C — Other nations

Psalm 47:3

“He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.”

 

4. B — Their inheritance

Psalm 47:4

“He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.”

 

5. B — Trumpet

Psalm 47:5

“God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.”

 

6. C — Five times

Psalm 47:6

“Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.”

 

7. C — The nations

Psalm 47:8

“God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.”

 

8. C — His holy throne

Psalm 47:8

“God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.”

 

9. B — The people of the God of Abraham

Psalm 47:9

“The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.”

 

10. D — God

Psalm 47:9

“For the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.”

 

Psalm 47 is not quiet worship — it’s triumphant worship. It reminds us that God is not just personal King, but universal King. He reigns, He chooses, He subdues, and He is greatly exalted.

 

If you enjoyed this quiz:

• Share it with your Bible study group

• Use it for family devotion time

• Turn it into a church icebreaker

• Try reading Psalm 47 aloud together — with clapping!

 

📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 47

🔥 Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round

 

This round is designed to challenge even seasoned Bible readers. The questions may look easy… but pay attention to wording, repetition, and exact phrases.

Every answer comes directly from Psalm 47 — no outside verses needed.

Take your time. Think carefully. And no guessing too quickly!

 

✏️ Instructions

• Read each question closely.

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

• Watch for repeated phrases and exact wording.

• Answers with full reference verses appear after the quiz.

• No scrolling ahead! 😊

 

📜 Advanced Multiple Choice Questions – Psalm 47

 

1. Psalm 47 calls the people to shout to God with what?

A. A voice of joy

B. A voice of praise

C. A voice of triumph

D. A mighty voice

 

2. The Lord Most High is described as “terrible.” In this context, the word most closely means:

A. Evil

B. Fearsome / Awe-inspiring

C. Angry

D. Unpredictable

 

3. God will subdue “the people under us” and the nations where?

A. Around us

B. Beneath our swords

C. Under our feet

D. In our land

 

4. Psalm 47 says God chooses “the excellency of Jacob.” What follows this phrase?

A. Whom He redeemed

B. Whom He called

C. Whom He loved

D. Whom He strengthened

 

5. “God is gone up with a shout.” Who is mentioned in the very same verse with the sound of a trumpet?

A. The King

B. The Lord

C. The Holy One

D. The God of Jacob

 

6. How many times does the exact phrase “sing praises” appear in one single verse?

A. Two times

B. Three times

C. Four times

D. Five times

 

7. Psalm 47:7 says we should sing praises with what?

A. Joy

B. Understanding

C. Boldness

D. Thanksgiving

 

8. God sits upon the throne of what?

A. His glory

B. Zion

C. His holiness

D. Heaven

 

9. The princes of the people are gathered together with whom?

A. The elders of Israel

B. The armies of God

C. The people of the God of Abraham

D. The tribes of Jacob

 

10. Psalm 47 ends by declaring that God is what?

A. Mighty in battle

B. Exalted above the heavens

C. Greatly exalted

D. King forever

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. C — A voice of triumph

Psalm 47:1

“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”

 

2. B — Fearsome / Awe-inspiring

Psalm 47:2

“For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.”

(“Terrible” here means awe-inspiring, not evil.)

 

3. C — Under our feet

Psalm 47:3

“He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.”

 

4. C — Whom He loved

Psalm 47:4

“He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.”

 

5. B — The Lord

Psalm 47:5

“God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.”

 

6. C — Four times

Psalm 47:6

“Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.”

(The exact phrase appears four times in one verse.)

 

7. B — Understanding

Psalm 47:7

“For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.”

 

8. C — His holiness

Psalm 47:8

“God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.”

 

9. C — The people of the God of Abraham

Psalm 47:9

“The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham…”

 

10. C — Greatly exalted

Psalm 47:9

“…for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.”

 

Psalm 47 is short — but packed with repetition, kingship language, and global worship themes. The real “trick” isn’t obscure theology… it’s careful reading.

You did beautifully if you slowed down and caught the wording.

 

📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 47

🔎 Advanced “Cross-Reference Trap” Round

 

This round connects Psalm 47 with other parts of Scripture. Each question gives a verse or theme from Psalm 47 and asks you to identify the matching cross-reference elsewhere in the Bible.

Be careful — some options look very similar!

Every correct answer includes the full reference and verse after the quiz.

 

✏️ Instructions

• Read each Psalm 47 theme carefully.

• Choose the best cross-reference (A, B, C, or D).

• Only one answer is correct.

• Answers with full reference verses appear after the quiz.

• No scrolling ahead. Take your time. 😊

 

📜 Cross-Reference Questions – Psalm 47

 

1. Psalm 47:1 says, “O clap your hands, all ye people.”

Which verse also calls for clapping in worship?

A. Psalm 150:6

B. Psalm 98:8

C. Isaiah 6:3

D. Jeremiah 31:12

 

2. Psalm 47:2 calls God “a great King over all the earth.”

Which verse echoes this truth?

A. Zechariah 14:9

B. Exodus 3:14

C. Leviticus 19:2

D. Proverbs 1:7

 

3. Psalm 47:3 says God will subdue the nations under our feet.

Which New Testament verse uses similar “under His feet” language?

A. Matthew 5:14

B. 1 Corinthians 15:25

C. Acts 2:1

D. James 4:7

 

4. Psalm 47:5 says, “God is gone up with a shout… with the sound of a trumpet.”

Which New Testament verse mirrors this imagery?

A. Revelation 1:10

B. Hebrews 11:1

C. 1 Thessalonians 4:16

D. Luke 2:14

 

5. Psalm 47:6 repeats “Sing praises” four times.

Which verse similarly emphasizes repeated praise?

A. Psalm 136:1

B. Isaiah 40:31

C. John 3:16

D. Romans 8:28

 

6. Psalm 47:7 says to sing praises “with understanding.”

Which verse connects worship with understanding?

A. 1 Corinthians 14:15

B. Joshua 1:9

C. Malachi 3:10

D. Genesis 1:1

 

7. Psalm 47:8 says God sits upon the throne of His holiness.

Which verse also describes God’s holy throne?

A. Psalm 11:4

B. Mark 1:15

C. Ruth 1:16

D. Jonah 2:1

 

8. Psalm 47:9 refers to “the people of the God of Abraham.”

Which New Testament verse refers to believers as children of Abraham?

A. Galatians 3:7

B. Matthew 2:1

C. Colossians 1:16

D. Titus 2:11

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. B — Psalm 98:8

Psalm 98:8

“Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together.”

 

2. A — Zechariah 14:9

Zechariah 14:9

“And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.”

 

3. B — 1 Corinthians 15:25

1 Corinthians 15:25

“For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.”

 

4. C — 1 Thessalonians 4:16

1 Thessalonians 4:16

“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God…”

 

5. A — Psalm 136:1

Psalm 136:1

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

(And the phrase “for his mercy endureth for ever” repeats in every verse.)

 

6. A — 1 Corinthians 14:15

1 Corinthians 14:15

“I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also…”

 

7. A — Psalm 11:4

Psalm 11:4

“The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven…”

 

8. A — Galatians 3:7

Galatians 3:7

“Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.”

 

Psalm 47 doesn’t stand alone.

It echoes through the prophets.

It resurfaces in Paul’s letters.

It points forward to Christ’s reign.

That’s the beauty of Scripture — it harmonizes across centuries.