Bible Quiz – Psalm 50 (Multiple Choice Questions) 

Psalm 50 is a powerful psalm that reminds us that God desires true worship, gratitude, and obedience rather than empty rituals. It speaks about God's authority as Judge, His ownership of all creation, and His call for sincere hearts.

This Bible quiz will help you explore the message and details of Psalm 50 while testing how carefully you know the passage.

 

Instructions

Each question has four options.

Choose the best answer.

Do not scroll down to the answers until you finish the quiz.

The answers, full Bible verse references, and verses are provided after the quiz section.

Let’s begin!

 

Quiz Questions

 

Question 1

Who is identified as the speaker who calls the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting?

A. David

B. The mighty God, the LORD

C. The prophet Asaph

D. The angels

 

Question 2

From where does God shine forth in perfect beauty?

A. Mount Sinai

B. Jerusalem

C. Zion

D. The Temple

 

Question 3

What comes before God as He approaches?

A. A trumpet sound

B. A devouring fire

C. Thunder and lightning

D. A great army

 

Question 4

Whom does God call to gather His faithful ones?

A. The prophets

B. The heavens and the earth

C. The priests

D. The kings of Israel

 

Question 5

Who are the faithful ones that God gathers?

A. Those who pray daily

B. Those who keep the law

C. Those who made a covenant with Him by sacrifice

D. Those who give offerings

 

Question 6

What does God say about the cattle on a thousand hills?

A. They belong to Israel

B. They belong to the priests

C. They belong to Him

D. They belong to the temple

 

Question 7

What does God say He would not tell His people if He were hungry?

A. Because they would not understand

B. Because the world is His

C. Because angels would feed Him

D. Because the temple would supply it

 

Question 8

What does God ask His people to offer instead of empty sacrifices?

A. Silver and gold

B. Thanksgiving

C. More burnt offerings

D. Incense

 

Question 9

What does God promise to do when people call upon Him in the day of trouble?

A. Send angels

B. Deliver them

C. Give them strength

D. Give them peace

 

Question 10

What accusation does God make against the wicked?

A. They forget His law

B. They hate instruction

C. They neglect prayer

D. They do not fast

 

Question 11

What does God say the wicked do when they see a thief?

A. They rebuke him

B. They flee

C. They join with him

D. They report him

 

Question 12

With whom do the wicked associate themselves according to the psalm?

A. Idolaters

B. Adulterers

C. Foreigners

D. Kings

 

Question 13

What does God say the wicked do with their mouth?

A. Speak wisdom

B. Speak evil

C. Speak prophecy

D. Speak blessings

 

Question 14

What sin is mentioned regarding a brother?

A. Stealing from him

B. Judging him unfairly

C. Slandering him

D. Ignoring him

 

Question 15

What mistaken assumption did the wicked make because God kept silent?

A. That God was weak

B. That God approved of them

C. That God did not see

D. That God had forgotten

 

Question 16

What warning does God give to those who forget Him?

A. They will lose their wealth

B. They will wander in exile

C. He will tear them apart with none to rescue

D. Their prayers will not be heard

 

Question 17

According to the psalm, what honors God?

A. Burnt offerings

B. Ritual sacrifices

C. Offering thanksgiving

D. Temple attendance

 

Question 18

What will God show to the one who orders his conduct rightly?

A. Prosperity

B. Wisdom

C. The salvation of God

D. Long life

 

Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. B — The mighty God, the LORD

Psalm 50:1

“The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.”

 

2. C — Zion

Psalm 50:2

“Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.”

 

3. B — A devouring fire

Psalm 50:3

“Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.”

 

4. B — The heavens and the earth

Psalm 50:4

“He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.”

 

5. C — Those who made a covenant with Him by sacrifice

Psalm 50:5

“Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.”

 

6. C — They belong to Him

Psalm 50:10

“For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.”

 

7. B — Because the world is His

Psalm 50:12

“If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.”

 

8. B — Thanksgiving

Psalm 50:14

“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High.”

 

9. B — Deliver them

Psalm 50:15

“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”

 

10. B — They hate instruction

Psalm 50:17

“Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.”

 

11. C — They join with him

Psalm 50:18

“When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.”

 

12. B — Adulterers

Psalm 50:18

 

13. B — Speak evil

Psalm 50:19

“Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.”

 

14. C — Slandering him

Psalm 50:20

“Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother's son.”

 

15. B — That God approved of them

Psalm 50:21

“These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself…”

 

16. C — He will tear them apart with none to rescue

Psalm 50:22

“Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.”

 

17. C — Offering thanksgiving

Psalm 50:23

“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me…”

 

18. C — The salvation of God

Psalm 50:23

“…and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.”

 

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Bible Quiz – Psalm 50

Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round (Multiple Choice)

 

Think you know Psalm 50 really well? This advanced round is designed to challenge even seasoned Bible readers and scholars. The questions focus on subtle wording, careful observation, and deeper details within the psalm.

Be careful—many questions may look familiar but contain small twists that require close reading of the text.

 

Instructions

Each question has four options.

Choose the best answer based strictly on Psalm 50.

Read each option carefully—some answers are very close but slightly incorrect.

The answers with full reference verses are listed after the quiz section.

Good luck—this is the “Trick the Scholar” round!

 

Quiz Questions

 

Question 1

Who is credited in the title of Psalm 50?

A. David

B. Solomon

C. Asaph

D. The Sons of Korah

 

Question 2

How is God described at the beginning of Psalm 50?

A. The God of Israel

B. The Mighty One, God, the LORD

C. The Holy Judge

D. The King of Heaven

 

Question 3

From where does God call the earth?

A. From the heavens

B. From Zion

C. From the rising of the sun to its setting

D. From Jerusalem to the nations

 

Question 4

What phrase describes Zion in Psalm 50?

A. The holy mountain

B. The perfection of beauty

C. The dwelling place of the Lord

D. The city of righteousness

 

Question 5

What surrounds God as He comes?

A. Thunder and lightning

B. Angels and fire

C. A devouring fire and a tempest

D. Clouds and darkness

 

Question 6

What purpose is given when God calls the heavens and the earth?

A. To proclaim His glory

B. To gather His people

C. To judge His people

D. To announce His kingdom

 

Question 7

What term does God use for those gathered to Him?

A. Servants

B. Saints

C. Followers

D. Priests

 

Question 8

Which birds does God specifically say He knows?

A. The birds of the sky

B. The birds of the mountains

C. The birds of the wilderness

D. The birds of the forest

 

Question 9

What does God say about the moving creatures of the field?

A. They serve Him

B. They belong to Him

C. They are with Him

D. They praise Him

 

Question 10

What rhetorical question does God ask about sacrifices?

A. “Will I eat the flesh of bulls?”

B. “Do I hunger for offerings?”

C. “Do sacrifices feed me?”

D. “Do I need your offerings?”

 

Question 11

What does God say about drinking the blood of goats?

A. He refuses it

B. He requires it

C. He questions it

D. He accepts it

 

Question 12

What two actions accompany offering thanksgiving to God?

A. Giving alms and prayer

B. Paying vows to the Most High

C. Fasting and repentance

D. Singing and dancing

 

Question 13

What does God say will happen when people call upon Him in trouble?

A. He will answer them

B. He will strengthen them

C. He will deliver them

D. He will comfort them

 

Question 14

What do the wicked do with God's words?

A. Ignore them

B. Twist them

C. Cast them behind them

D. Forget them

 

Question 15

What sin involving speech is mentioned against a brother?

A. Lying to him

B. Slandering him

C. Cursing him

D. Betraying him

 

Question 16

What mistaken belief did the wicked form when God kept silent?

A. That God did not exist

B. That God approved of them

C. That God could not judge them

D. That God had forgotten the law

 

Question 17

What warning does God give to those who forget Him?

A. Their sacrifices will be rejected

B. Their homes will be destroyed

C. He will tear them apart

D. Their enemies will overcome them

 

Question 18

What honors God according to the final verse?

A. Sacrifice

B. Praise

C. Fasting

D. Obedience

 

Question 19

What will God show to the person who orders his conduct rightly?

A. His mercy

B. His glory

C. His salvation

D. His covenant

 

Question 20

Which phrase appears in God's rebuke in Psalm 50:21?

A. “You ignored my voice”

B. “You thought I was like you”

C. “You mocked my covenant”

D. “You despised my prophets”

 

Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. C — Asaph

Psalm 50: Title

“A Psalm of Asaph.”

 

2. B — The Mighty One, God, the LORD

Psalm 50:1

“The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.”

 

3. C — From the rising of the sun to its setting

Psalm 50:1

 

4. B — The perfection of beauty

Psalm 50:2

“Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.”

 

5. C — A devouring fire and a tempest

Psalm 50:3

“A fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.”

 

6. C — To judge His people

Psalm 50:4

“He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.”

 

7. B — Saints

Psalm 50:5

 

8. B — The birds of the mountains

Psalm 50:11

“I know all the fowls of the mountains…”

 

9. C — They are with Him

Psalm 50:11

“…and the wild beasts of the field are mine.”

 

10. A — “Will I eat the flesh of bulls?”

Psalm 50:13

“Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?”

 

11. C — He questions it

Psalm 50:13

 

12. B — Paying vows to the Most High

Psalm 50:14

“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High.”

 

13. C — He will deliver them

Psalm 50:15

 

14. C — Cast them behind them

Psalm 50:17

 

15. B — Slandering him

Psalm 50:20

 

16. B — That God approved of them

Psalm 50:21

 

17. C — He will tear them apart

Psalm 50:22

 

18. B — Praise

Psalm 50:23

“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me…”

 

19. C — His salvation

Psalm 50:23

 

20. B — “You thought I was like you”

Psalm 50:21

“…thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself…”

 

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Bible Quiz – Psalm 50

“Cross-Reference Trap” Round (Multiple Choice)

 

This round is designed to challenge careful Bible readers by mixing details from Psalm 50 with ideas and phrases from other Psalms and books of the Bible. The correct answer must come directly from Psalm 50, while the other options may sound biblical but actually belong to other passages.

Pay close attention—these questions are meant to trap even experienced scholars!

 

Instructions

Each question has four options.

Choose the answer that comes specifically from Psalm 50.

The other options may appear biblical but belong to different passages.

Answers with the full reference verse are provided after the quiz.

Ready? Let’s see how well you can avoid the traps!

 

Quiz Questions

 

Question 1

Which phrase describing God appears in Psalm 50?

A. The LORD is my shepherd

B. The mighty God, the LORD

C. The LORD is my light and my salvation

D. The LORD of hosts

 

Question 2

From where does God shine forth according to Psalm 50?

A. Zion

B. Mount Sinai

C. The heavens

D. The temple courts

 

Question 3

What appears before God when He comes in Psalm 50?

A. A devouring fire

B. A pillar of cloud

C. A burning bush

D. A shining cloud

 

Question 4

What does God say belongs to Him in Psalm 50?

A. The earth and its fullness

B. The cattle on a thousand hills

C. The mountains and valleys

D. The seas and all within them

 

Question 5

Which birds does God specifically say He knows?

A. Birds of the air

B. Birds of heaven

C. Fowls of the mountains

D. Birds of the wilderness

 

Question 6

What rhetorical question does God ask in Psalm 50?

A. “Whom shall I fear?”

B. “Will I eat the flesh of bulls?”

C. “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?”

D. “Who can stand before the Lord?”

 

Question 7

What kind of offering does God emphasize in Psalm 50?

A. Burnt offerings

B. Grain offerings

C. Thanksgiving

D. Incense

 

Question 8

What does God promise to do when people call upon Him in trouble?

A. Strengthen them

B. Answer them

C. Deliver them

D. Comfort them

 

Question 9

What does God say the wicked do when they see a thief?

A. Rebuke him

B. Join with him

C. Report him

D. Ignore him

 

Question 10

With whom are the wicked said to associate?

A. Idolaters

B. Adulterers

C. False prophets

D. Tax collectors

 

Question 11

What does God say about their speech?

A. Their tongue speaks lies

B. Their mouth speaks evil

C. Their lips deceive the nations

D. Their tongue is like a sharp sword

 

Question 12

What sin is mentioned regarding family?

A. Hating one's brother

B. Slandering one's brother

C. Cheating one's brother

D. Ignoring one's brother

 

Question 13

What mistaken belief did the wicked have about God?

A. That He would not judge

B. That He approved of them

C. That He had forgotten them

D. That He did not see their deeds

 

Question 14

What warning does God give to those who forget Him?

A. They will perish

B. They will stumble

C. He will tear them apart

D. They will fall into darkness

 

Question 15

What honors God according to the psalm?

A. Obedience

B. Sacrifice

C. Praise

D. Prayer

 

Question 16

What will God show to the one who orders his conduct rightly?

A. His mercy

B. His covenant

C. The salvation of God

D. His kingdom

 

Answers with Reference Verses

1. B — The mighty God, the LORD

Psalm 50:1

“The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.”

 

2. A — Zion

Psalm 50:2

“Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.”

 

3. A — A devouring fire

Psalm 50:3

“Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.”

 

4. B — The cattle on a thousand hills

Psalm 50:10

“For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.”

 

5. C — Fowls of the mountains

Psalm 50:11

“I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.”

 

6. B — “Will I eat the flesh of bulls?”

Psalm 50:13

“Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?”

 

7. C — Thanksgiving

Psalm 50:14

“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High.”

 

8. C — Deliver them

Psalm 50:15

“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”

 

9. B — Join with him

Psalm 50:18

“When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him…”

 

10. B — Adulterers

Psalm 50:18

 

11. B — Their mouth speaks evil

Psalm 50:19

“Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.”

 

12. B — Slandering one's brother

Psalm 50:20

“Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother's son.”

 

13. B — That He approved of them

Psalm 50:21

“…thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself…”

 

14. C — He will tear them apart

Psalm 50:22

“Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.”

 

15. C — Praise

Psalm 50:23

“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me…”

 

16. C — The salvation of God

Psalm 50:23

“…and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.”

 

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