Bible Quiz – Psalm 49 (Fill in the Blanks)
The
book of Psalms is full of wisdom, worship, and reflection on life’s deepest
questions. Psalm 49 is a powerful wisdom psalm that reminds us about the limits
of wealth and the true value of trusting God. It teaches that riches cannot
save a person from death, but God’s redemption offers real hope.
This
quiz invites you to test how well you remember the words and themes of Psalm
49. Each question contains a verse with a missing word or phrase. Try to fill
in the blanks before checking the answers at the end!
Instructions
Read
each verse carefully.
Fill
in the missing word(s).
Write
down your answers or say them aloud.
After
completing the quiz, scroll down to check the answers, full verses, and
references.
Quiz Questions
1.
“Hear
this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the ______.”
2.
“Both
______ and high, rich and poor, together.”
3.
“My
mouth shall speak of ______; and the meditation of my heart shall be of
understanding.”
4.
“They
that trust in their ______, and boast themselves in the multitude of their
riches.”
5.
“None
of them can by any means ______ his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him.”
6.
“For
the redemption of their soul is ______, and it ceaseth for ever.”
7.
“For
he seeth that wise men ______, likewise the fool and the brutish person
perish.”
8.
“Their
inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ______.”
9.
“Nevertheless
man being in honour ______ not: he is like the beasts that perish.”
10.
“But
God will ______ my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me.”
11.
“Be
not thou ______ when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is
increased.”
12.
“For
when he dieth he shall carry ______ away: his glory shall not descend after
him.”
13.
“Man
that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the ______ that perish.”
Answers, Complete Verses & References
1.
Earth
Psalm
49:1
“Hear
this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world.”
(Some
translations: “earth” or “world.”)
2.
Low
Psalm
49:2
“Both
low and high, rich and poor, together.”
3.
Wisdom
Psalm
49:3
“My
mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of
understanding.”
4.
Wealth
Psalm
49:6
“They
that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their
riches.”
5.
Redeem
Psalm
49:7
“None
of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him.”
6.
Precious
Psalm
49:8
“(For
the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever.)”
7.
Die
Psalm
49:10
“For
he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish,
and leave their wealth to others.”
8.
Ever
Psalm
49:11
“Their
inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their
dwelling places to all generations.”
9.
Abideth
Psalm
49:12
“Nevertheless
man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.”
10.
Redeem
Psalm
49:15
“But
God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me.”
11.
Afraid
Psalm
49:16
“Be
not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is
increased.”
12.
Nothing
Psalm
49:17
“For
when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after
him.”
13.
Beasts
Psalm
49:20
“Man
that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.”
Psalm
49 reminds us that wealth and status cannot save us from death. True security
comes only from God, who redeems and receives those who trust in Him. The psalm
calls us to pursue wisdom rather than riches and to remember what truly lasts.
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you enjoy this Bible quiz?
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it with your Bible study group, church class, or family devotion time.
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reading Psalm 49 again and see how many verses you now remember.
Bible
Quiz – Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round from Psalm 49 (Fill in the Blanks)
Think
you know Psalm 49 well? This Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round is designed for
serious Bible students who enjoy careful reading and attention to detail. The
verses in Psalm 49 contain subtle wording and powerful wisdom about wealth,
mortality, and God’s redemption.
In
this round, the blanks may involve less obvious words or phrases that are easy
to overlook. Read each line slowly and try to recall the exact wording of the
verse.
Instructions
Read
each verse with the missing word(s).
Fill
in the blank with the exact or closest word(s) from the verse.
Avoid
looking up the passage until you finish the round.
After
completing the quiz, check the answers, complete verses, and references below.
Advanced Quiz Questions
1.
“I
will incline mine ear to a ______; I will open my dark saying upon the harp.”
2.
“Wherefore
should I fear in the days of ______, when the iniquity of my heels shall
compass me about?”
3.
“That
he should still ______ for ever, and not see corruption.”
4.
“For
he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the ______ person perish.”
5.
“And
leave their ______ to others.”
6.
“They
call their lands after their own ______.”
7.
“This
their way is their ______: yet their posterity approve their sayings.”
8.
“Like
sheep they are laid in the ______; death shall feed on them.”
9.
“And
the upright shall have dominion over them in the ______.”
10.
“For
he shall go to the generation of his ______; they shall never see light.”
11.
“But
God will redeem my soul from the power of the ______.”
12.
“For
though while he lived he ______ his soul.”
Answers, Complete Verses & References
1.
Parable
Psalm
49:4
“I
will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.”
2.
Evil
Psalm
49:5
“Wherefore
should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass
me about?”
3.
Live
Psalm
49:9
“That
he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.”
4.
Brutish
Psalm
49:10
“For
he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish.”
5.
Wealth
Psalm
49:10
“And
leave their wealth to others.”
6.
Names
Psalm
49:11
“They
call their lands after their own names.”
7.
Folly
Psalm
49:13
“This
their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings.”
8.
Grave
Psalm
49:14
“Like
sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them.”
9.
Morning
Psalm
49:14
“And
the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning.”
10.
Fathers
Psalm
49:19
“He
shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.”
11.
Grave
Psalm
49:15
“But
God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me.”
12.
Blessed
Psalm
49:18
“For
though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou
doest well to thyself.”
The
wisdom of Psalm 49 reminds us that wealth, reputation, and earthly success
cannot secure eternal life. The psalm calls us to recognize the folly of
trusting riches and the hope of redemption that comes from God alone.
How
many did you get right in this “Trick the Scholar” round?
Challenge
your Bible study group or church friends with this advanced quiz.
Try
memorizing one verse from Psalm 49 this week.
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the quiz and see who the real Psalm scholar is!
Bible
Quiz – Cross-Reference Trap Round from Psalm 49 (Fill in the Blanks)
Welcome
to the Cross-Reference Trap Round! This challenge is designed to test not only
your knowledge of Psalm 49 but also your familiarity with related themes across
Scripture.
Each
question highlights a key idea found in Psalm 49, but the wording echoes
teachings that appear in other biblical passages as well. These “traps” can
easily confuse even experienced Bible readers. Read carefully and try to recall
the exact wording from Psalm 49.
Instructions
Read
each verse excerpt carefully.
Fill
in the missing word(s) exactly as they appear in Psalm 49.
Watch
out for similar phrases elsewhere in Scripture—that’s where the traps are!
After
completing the quiz, check the answers, full verses, and references below.
Cross-Reference
Trap Questions
1.
“Hear
this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the ______.”
2.
“My
mouth shall speak of ______; and the meditation of my heart shall be of
understanding.”
3.
“They
that trust in their ______, and boast themselves in the multitude of their
riches.”
4.
“None
of them can by any means redeem his ______, nor give to God a ransom for him.”
5.
“For
the redemption of their soul is ______, and it ceaseth for ever.”
6.
“Nevertheless
man being in honour ______ not: he is like the beasts that perish.”
7.
“Like
sheep they are laid in the ______; death shall feed on them.”
8.
“But
God will ______ my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me.”
9.
“Be
not thou ______ when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is
increased.”
10.
“For
when he dieth he shall carry ______ away: his glory shall not descend after
him.”
Answers, Complete Verses & References
1.
World
Psalm
49:1
“Hear
this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world.”
2.
Wisdom
Psalm
49:3
“My
mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of
understanding.”
3.
Wealth
Psalm
49:6
“They
that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their
riches.”
4.
Brother
Psalm
49:7
“None
of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him.”
5.
Precious
Psalm
49:8
“(For
the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever.)”
6.
Abideth
Psalm
49:12
“Nevertheless
man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.”
7.
Grave
Psalm
49:14
“Like
sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them.”
8.
Redeem
Psalm
49:15
“But
God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me.”
9.
Afraid
Psalm
49:16
“Be
not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is
increased.”
10.
Nothing
Psalm
49:17
“For
when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after
him.”
The
message of Psalm 49 echoes a theme found throughout Scripture: earthly riches
cannot save the soul. Human wealth fades, but God’s redemption lasts forever.
This psalm encourages us to place our confidence not in possessions, but in the
Lord who redeems and receives His people.
How
well did you avoid the Cross-Reference Traps?
Share
this round with your Bible study group or church quiz night.
Challenge
someone to answer without opening their Bible!
Read
Psalm 49 again and see how its wisdom connects with other parts of Scripture.
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