Bible Quiz – Psalm 48 (Multiple Choice Questions)
Psalm
48 is a beautiful hymn celebrating the greatness of God and the security of His
holy city, Zion. The psalm reflects on God’s power, His protection over
Jerusalem, and the joy of those who trust in Him. It reminds believers that God
is not only mighty but also a faithful guide forever.
This
quiz will test how closely you have read Psalm 48. Some questions focus on
details, while others challenge your understanding of the psalm’s message.
Instructions
•
Read each question carefully.
•
Choose the correct answer from the four options.
•
Try answering from memory before checking your Bible.
•
The answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.
Quiz Questions
1.
How is the Lord described at the beginning of Psalm 48?
A.
Mighty in battle
B.
Great and greatly to be praised
C.
Slow to anger
D.
Full of mercy
2.
In which city is God especially praised according to Psalm 48?
A.
Bethlehem
B.
Jericho
C.
The city of our God
D.
Nazareth
3.
What mountain is called “beautiful in elevation”?
A.
Mount Sinai
B.
Mount Carmel
C.
Mount Zion
D.
Mount Horeb
4.
What emotion seized the kings when they saw the city?
A.
Joy
B.
Amazement and fear
C.
Anger
D.
Pride
5.
What is their reaction after seeing it?
A.
They celebrated
B.
They fought bravely
C.
They were troubled and hurried away
D.
They built altars
6.
What is their fear compared to in Psalm 48?
A.
A roaring lion
B.
A storm at sea
C.
The pain of a woman in labor
D.
A falling mountain
7.
What destroys the ships of Tarshish according to the psalm?
A.
A mighty earthquake
B.
An east wind
C.
A great wave
D.
A thunderstorm
8.
Where do the worshippers say they have thought about God’s lovingkindness?
A.
In the wilderness
B.
In their homes
C.
In the temple of God
D.
On the battlefield
9.
What is said about God’s name and praise?
A.
They reach only to Israel
B.
They reach to the ends of the earth
C.
They are hidden in the temple
D.
They are known only to kings
10.
What are the people encouraged to do around Zion?
A.
Plant gardens
B.
Walk around her and count her towers
C.
Build new gates
D.
Guard the city walls
11.
Why should they carefully consider the city’s walls and palaces?
A.
To repair them
B.
To admire human craftsmanship
C.
To tell the next generation
D.
To prepare for war
12.
How is God described at the end of the psalm?
A.
Our protector for a season
B.
Our king for Israel
C.
Our guide even to death
D.
Our judge forever
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
B — Great and greatly to be praised
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.
C — The city of our God
Psalm
48:1
“Great
is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain
of his holiness.”
3.
C — Mount Zion
Psalm
48:2
“Beautiful
for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion… the city of the great
King.”
4.
B — Amazement and fear
Psalm
48:4–5
“For,
lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together. They saw it, and so they
marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.”
5.
C — They were troubled and hurried away
Psalm
48:5
“They
saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.”
6.
C — The pain of a woman in labor
Psalm
48:6
“Fear
took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.”
7.
B — An east wind
Psalm
48:7
“Thou
breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.”
8.
C — In the temple of God
Psalm
48:9
“We
have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.”
9.
B — They reach to the ends of the earth
Psalm
48:10
“According
to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth…”
10.
B — Walk around her and count her towers
Psalm
48:12
“Walk
about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.”
11.
C — To tell the next generation
Psalm
48:13
“Mark
ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the
generation following.”
12.
C — Our guide even to death
Psalm
48:14
“For
this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”
How
well did you score on this Psalm 48 Bible Quiz?
Share
the quiz with your friends, family, or Bible study group and see who knows the
psalm best.
For
a deeper experience, try reading Psalm 48 slowly again and reflect on how it
reveals God’s protection, greatness, and faithfulness.
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 48
Advanced
“Trick the Scholar” Round (Multiple Choice)
Think
you know Psalm 48 well? This advanced round is designed to challenge even
serious Bible readers. The questions focus on subtle wording, poetic
expressions, and small details that are easy to overlook. Some answers may look
very similar, so read carefully!
This
round is perfect for Bible study groups, quiz competitions, or personal
Scripture challenges.
Instructions
•
Read each question carefully before choosing your answer.
•
Some options are intentionally similar to make the question more challenging.
•
Try answering without opening your Bible first.
•
Answers with the complete reference verse appear after the quiz.
Quiz Questions
1.
Psalm 48 describes Mount Zion as “the joy of the whole ______.”
A.
Earth
B.
World
C.
Nations
D.
Kingdom
2.
According to Psalm 48:2, Zion is located on which side of the north?
A.
The far north
B.
The sides of the north
C.
The hills of the north
D.
The gates of the north
3.
In Psalm 48, where is God known as a refuge?
A.
In the walls of Zion
B.
In her palaces
C.
In her towers
D.
In her gates
4.
What were the kings doing when they saw the city?
A.
Fighting
B.
Planning an attack
C.
Assembled together and passing by
D.
Building alliances
5.
After seeing the city, what happened to the kings first?
A.
They trembled
B.
They were troubled
C.
They marvelled
D.
They fled immediately
6.
What comparison is used to describe the pain that seized them?
A.
A wounded warrior
B.
A collapsing tower
C.
A woman in travail
D.
A storm at sea
7.
What specific ships are mentioned in Psalm 48?
A.
Ships of Tyre
B.
Ships of Tarshish
C.
Ships of Sidon
D.
Ships of Joppa
8.
With what does God break the ships mentioned in the psalm?
A.
A mighty wave
B.
A storm
C.
A strong wind
D.
An east wind
9.
Where did the worshippers say they thought about God’s lovingkindness?
A.
In the courts of the temple
B.
In the midst of thy temple
C.
In the house of the Lord
D.
In the sanctuary
10.
What fills God’s right hand according to Psalm 48:10?
A.
Justice
B.
Power
C.
Righteousness
D.
Truth
11.
Who is specifically told to rejoice because of God’s judgments?
A.
The daughters of Israel
B.
The daughters of Jerusalem
C.
The daughters of Judah
D.
The daughters of Zion
12.
What are people told to “tell” when walking around Zion?
A.
Her gates
B.
Her towers
C.
Her palaces
D.
Her walls
13.
Which defensive feature of the city are people told to “mark well”?
A.
Gates
B.
Towers
C.
Bulwarks
D.
Foundations
14.
Why are the people instructed to observe Zion carefully?
A.
To rebuild it
B.
To remember history
C.
To tell the next generation
D.
To protect the city
15.
How long does Psalm 48 say God will be our God?
A.
Forever
B.
Forever and ever
C.
For all generations
D.
Until the end of time
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
A — Earth
Psalm
48:2
“Beautiful
for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion… the city of the great
King.”
2.
B — The sides of the 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.
B — In her palaces
Psalm
48:3
“God
is known in her palaces for a refuge.”
4.
C — Assembled together and passing by
Psalm
48:4
“For,
lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.”
5.
C — They marvelled
Psalm
48:5
“They
saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.”
6.
C — A woman in travail
Psalm
48:6
“Fear
took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.”
7.
B — Ships of Tarshish
Psalm
48:7
“Thou
breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.”
8.
D — An east wind
Psalm
48:7
“Thou
breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.”
9.
B — In the midst of thy temple
Psalm
48:9
“We
have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.”
10.
C — Righteousness
Psalm
48:10
“…thy
right hand is full of righteousness.”
11.
C — The daughters of Judah
Psalm
48:11
“Let
mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy
judgments.”
12.
B — Her towers
Psalm
48:12
“Walk
about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.”
13.
C — Bulwarks
Psalm
48:13
“Mark
ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the
generation following.”
14.
C — To tell the next generation
Psalm
48:13
“…that
ye may tell it to the generation following.”
15.
B — Forever and ever
Psalm
48:14
“For
this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”
Did
this “Trick the Scholar” round challenge you? Try sharing it with your Bible
study group, church class, or friends and see who truly knows Psalm 48 in
detail.
For
an even deeper challenge, try memorizing Psalm 48:14 and reflecting on its
powerful promise that God will guide His people forever.
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 48
Cross-Reference
Trap Round (Multiple Choice)
Welcome
to the Cross-Reference Trap Round! This challenge is designed to test not only
your knowledge of Psalm 48, but also how well you recognize similar phrases
found elsewhere in Scripture. Many Bible verses sound alike, and this round can
easily “trap” even experienced readers.
Each
question asks you to identify the line that actually belongs to Psalm 48, while
the other options come from other Psalms or parts of the Bible.
Instructions
•
Read each option carefully.
•
Choose the line that appears in Psalm 48.
•
The other options are real Bible verses, but from different passages.
•
Answers with the complete reference verse are provided after the quiz.
Quiz Questions
1.
Which line is found in Psalm 48?
A.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
B.
“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God.”
C.
“The heavens declare the glory of God.”
D.
“O taste and see that the LORD is good.”
2.
Which phrase belongs to Psalm 48?
A.
“The joy of the whole earth is mount Zion.”
B.
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills.”
C.
“Except the LORD build the house.”
D.
“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof.”
3.
Which verse comes from Psalm 48?
A.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
B.
“God is known in her palaces for a refuge.”
C.
“The LORD of hosts is with us.”
D.
“He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth.”
4.
Which statement appears in Psalm 48?
A.
“Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.”
B.
“They that go down to the sea in ships.”
C.
“The floods have lifted up, O LORD.”
D.
“He stilleth the storm to a calm.”
5.
Which line is actually written in Psalm 48?
A.
“We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.”
B.
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving.”
C.
“One thing have I desired of the LORD.”
D.
“I was glad when they said unto me.”
6.
Which phrase belongs to Psalm 48?
A.
“Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad.”
B.
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”
C.
“Blessed are they that dwell in thy house.”
D.
“I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
7.
Which command appears in Psalm 48?
A.
“Walk about Zion, and go round about her.”
B.
“Lift up your heads, O ye gates.”
C.
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD.”
D.
“Serve the LORD with gladness.”
8.
Which instruction belongs to Psalm 48?
A.
“Consider the lilies of the field.”
B.
“Mark ye well her bulwarks.”
C.
“Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD.”
D.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
9.
Which phrase is from Psalm 48?
A.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet.”
B.
“Thy right hand is full of righteousness.”
C.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.”
D.
“The LORD is my light and my salvation.”
10.
Which closing statement belongs to Psalm 48?
A.
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me.”
B.
“For this God is our God for ever and ever.”
C.
“Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD.”
D.
“The LORD bless thee and keep thee.”
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
B — “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God.”
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.
A — “The joy of the whole earth is mount Zion.”
Psalm
48:2
“Beautiful
for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion… the city of the great
King.”
3.
B — “God is known in her palaces for a refuge.”
Psalm
48:3
“God
is known in her palaces for a refuge.”
4.
A — “Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.”
Psalm
48:7
“Thou
breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.”
5.
A — “We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.”
Psalm
48:9
“We
have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.”
6.
A — “Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad.”
Psalm
48:11
“Let
mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy
judgments.”
7.
A — “Walk about Zion, and go round about her.”
Psalm
48:12
“Walk
about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.”
8.
B — “Mark ye well her bulwarks.”
Psalm
48:13
“Mark
ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the
generation following.”
9.
B — “Thy right hand is full of 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.”
10.
B — “For this God is our God for ever and ever.”
Psalm
48:14
“For
this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.”
How
many Cross-Reference Traps did you avoid? These questions show how easily
familiar Bible phrases can appear in different passages.
Challenge
your friends, Bible study group, or church class with this quiz and see who can
spot the real verses from Psalm 48.
And
remember: the best way to avoid these traps is to read and meditate on
Scripture regularly. The more you immerse yourself in God’s Word, the clearer
its truth becomes.
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