Bible Quiz – Psalm 48 (Fill in the Blanks)
Psalm
48 is a beautiful song celebrating the greatness of God and the glory of Zion,
the city of the Lord. It reminds believers that God is a strong refuge and that
His presence makes His city secure and joyful. This quiz will help you reflect
on the powerful words of this psalm while testing how well you remember its
verses.
Instructions
✍️
Each
question contains a verse from Psalm 48 with missing words.
Fill
in the blanks with the correct words from the Bible.
Try
to answer without looking at your Bible first, then check the answers
afterward.
The
answers with the full reference verse are provided after the quiz section.
Quiz Questions
1.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be
praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his ______.
2.
Beautiful for situation, the joy of
the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the ______, the city of the
great King.
3.
God is known in her palaces for a
______.
4.
For, lo, the kings were ______
together, they passed by together.
5.
They saw it, and so they ______; they
were troubled, and hasted away.
6.
Fear took hold upon them there, and
______, as of a woman in travail.
7.
Thou breakest the ships of ______ with
an east wind.
8.
As we have heard, so have we seen in
the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God will ______ it for
ever.
9.
We have thought of thy ______, O God,
in the midst of thy temple.
10. According
to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand
is full of ______.
11. Let
mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy ______.
12. Walk
about Zion, and go round about her: tell the ______ thereof.
13. Mark
ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the ______
generation.
14. For
this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our ______ even unto death.
Answers with Reference Verses
1.
Holiness
Psalm
48:1
“Great
is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain
of his holiness.”
2.
North
Psalm
48:2
“Beautiful
for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the
north, the city of the great King.”
3.
Refuge
Psalm
48:3
“God
is known in her palaces for a refuge.”
4.
Assembled
Psalm
48:4
“For,
lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.”
5.
Marvelled
Psalm
48:5
“They
saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.”
6.
Pain
Psalm
48:6
“Fear
took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.”
7.
Tarshish
Psalm
48:7
“Thou
breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.”
8.
Establish
Psalm
48:8
“As
we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of
our God: God will establish it for ever.”
9.
Lovingkindness
Psalm
48:9
“We
have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.”
10.
Righteousness
Psalm
48:10
“According
to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand
is full of righteousness.”
11.
Judgments
Psalm
48:11
“Let
mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy
judgments.”
12.
Towers
Psalm
48:12
“Walk
about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.”
13.
Following
Psalm
48:13
“Mark
ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the
following generation.”
14.
Guide
Psalm
48:14
“For
this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”
How
many answers did you get right? Try reading Psalm 48 again and see how the
whole passage celebrates God’s protection and faithfulness.
Share
this quiz with your Bible study group, family, or church friends and see who
remembers Psalm 48 the best. Keep exploring Scripture—every verse brings us
closer to the heart of God. 📖✨
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 48
Advanced
“Trick the Scholar” Round (Fill in the Blanks)
This
Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round is designed for serious Bible students who
enjoy careful reading of Scripture. Psalm 48 contains rich imagery about God’s
protection, the glory of Zion, and the awe of nations before the Lord. These
questions focus on less obvious phrases and subtle details from the psalm that
can easily be overlooked.
Instructions
✍️
Each
question contains a verse from Psalm 48 with missing words.
Fill
in the blanks as accurately as possible.
Many
blanks involve specific phrases or uncommon wording, so read carefully.
Answers
with the complete reference verse appear after the quiz section.
Quiz Questions
1.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be
praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his ______.
2.
Beautiful for situation, the joy of
the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the
______ ______.
3.
God is known in her ______ for a
refuge.
4.
For, lo, the kings were assembled,
they passed by ______.
5.
They saw it, and so they marvelled;
they were troubled, and ______ away.
6.
Fear took hold upon them there, and
pain, as of a ______ in travail.
7.
Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish
with an ______ wind.
8.
As we have heard, so have we seen in
the city of the Lord of ______.
9.
We have thought of thy lovingkindness,
O God, in the midst of thy ______.
10. According
to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ______ of the earth.
11. Let
mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy ______.
12. Walk
about Zion, and go round about her: tell the ______ thereof.
13. Mark
ye well her bulwarks, consider her ______; that ye may tell it to the following
generation.
14. For
this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our ______ even unto death.
Answers with Reference Verses
1.
Holiness
Psalm
48:1
“Great
is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain
of his holiness.”
2.
Great King
Psalm
48:2
“Beautiful
for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the
north, the city of the great King.”
3.
Palaces
Psalm
48:3
“God
is known in her palaces for a refuge.”
4.
Together
Psalm
48:4
“For,
lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.”
5.
Hasted
Psalm
48:5
“They
saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.”
6.
Woman
Psalm
48:6
“Fear
took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.”
7.
East
Psalm
48:7
“Thou
breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.”
8.
Hosts
Psalm
48:8
“As
we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of
our God: God will establish it for ever.”
9.
Temple
Psalm
48:9
“We
have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.”
10.
Ends
Psalm
48:10
“According
to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand
is full of righteousness.”
11.
Judgments
Psalm
48:11
“Let
mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy
judgments.”
12.
Towers
Psalm
48:12
“Walk
about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.”
13.
Palaces
Psalm
48:13
“Mark
ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the
following generation.”
14.
Guide
Psalm
48:14
“For
this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”
Did
this round challenge you? That means you’re studying deeply! Try reading Psalm
48 slowly again and notice how every phrase celebrates God’s power and
protection over His people.
Share
this Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round with your Bible study group or church
quiz team and see who truly knows Psalm 48 best!
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 48
Cross-Reference
Trap Round (Fill in the Blanks)
Welcome
to the Cross-Reference Trap Round! Psalm 48 contains themes and phrases that
appear in many other places in Scripture. In this round, the questions will
look very similar to verses from Psalm 48, but the missing words may actually
come from related verses elsewhere in the Bible. Careful readers will notice
the connections between passages that celebrate God’s city, His protection, and
His eternal kingship.
This
round is meant to challenge even seasoned Bible readers!
Instructions
✍️
Each
question contains a verse related to the themes of Psalm 48.
Fill
in the missing word(s).
Be
careful—some verses may sound like Psalm 48 but actually come from other books
of the Bible.
Answers
with the complete reference verse appear after the quiz section.
Quiz Questions
1.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be
praised; and his greatness is ______.
2.
The Lord also will be a ______ for the
oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
3.
Beautiful for situation, the joy of
the whole earth… the city of the great King. Jesus later said: “for it is the
city of the ______ ______.”
4.
God is our refuge and strength, a very
______ help in trouble.
5.
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O
______ of God.
6.
Except the Lord ______ the city, the
watchman waketh but in vain.
7.
The name of the Lord is a strong
______: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
8.
Walk about Zion… This echoes another
verse: “Pray for the ______ of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”
9.
For the Lord is our ______, the Lord
is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us.
10. Thy
lovingkindness, O Lord, is in the ______; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto
the clouds.
11. For
this God is our God for ever and ever… A similar promise appears here: “I will
______ thee with mine eye.”
12. Out
of Zion, the ______ of beauty, God hath shined.
Answers with Reference Verses
1.
Unsearchable
Psalm
145:3
“Great
is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.”
2.
Refuge
Psalm
9:9
“The
Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
3.
Great King
Matthew
5:35
“Nor
by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.”
4.
Present
Psalm
46:1
“God
is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
5.
City
Psalm
87:3
“Glorious
things are spoken of thee, O city of God.”
6.
Keep
Psalm
127:1
“Except
the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
7.
Tower
Proverbs
18:10
“The
name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is
safe.”
8.
Peace
Psalm
122:6
“Pray
for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”
9.
Judge
Isaiah
33:22
“For
the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will
save us.”
10.
Heavens
Psalm
36:5
“Thy
lovingkindness, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto
the clouds.”
11.
Guide
Psalm
32:8
“I
will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide
thee with mine eye.”
12.
Perfection
Psalm
50:2
“Out
of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.”
How
many of these cross-reference traps did you catch? Scripture often echoes its
own themes across many books, revealing the unity and depth of God’s Word.
Challenge
your Bible study group, quiz team, or church friends with this round and see
who can spot the cross-references the fastest! Keep exploring the Bible—every
connection reveals something new about God’s truth.
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