Bible Quiz – Psalm 52 (Fill in the Blanks)
The
Book of Psalms contains heartfelt prayers, songs, and reflections that reveal
God’s justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Psalm 52 is a powerful psalm written by
David after the betrayal of Doeg the Edomite (see 1 Samuel 22). In this psalm,
David contrasts the arrogance of the wicked with the steadfast love of God.
This
quiz will help you explore Psalm 52 more closely by filling in the missing
words from key verses. Pay attention to the themes of truth, deceit, judgment,
and trust in God’s unfailing love.
Instructions
Each
question contains a verse from Psalm 52 with one or more missing words.
Fill
in the blanks using the correct words from the Bible verse.
Try
to answer without looking up the passage first.
After
completing the quiz, check your answers in the Answer Section below, where you
will also find the complete verse reference.
Quiz Questions
1.
Why do you boast in ________, O mighty
man? The goodness of God endures continually.
2.
Your tongue devises ________, like a
sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3.
You love ________ more than good,
lying rather than speaking righteousness.
4.
You love all ________ words, you
deceitful tongue.
5.
God shall likewise ________ you
forever; He shall take you away and pluck you out of your dwelling place.
6.
The righteous also shall ________ and
fear, and shall laugh at him.
7.
“Here is the man who did not make God
his ________, but trusted in the abundance of his riches.”
8.
But I am like a ________ olive tree in
the house of God.
9.
I trust in the ________ of God forever
and ever.
10. I
will praise You forever, because You have ________ it.
11. And
in the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your ________, for it is good.
Answers, Reference & Complete Verses
1.
Evil
Psalm
52:1
“Why
do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually.”
2.
Destruction
Psalm
52:2
“Your
tongue devises destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.”
3.
Evil
Psalm
52:3
“You
love evil more than good, lying rather than speaking righteousness. Selah.”
4.
Devouring
Psalm
52:4
“You
love all devouring words, you deceitful tongue.”
5.
Destroy
Psalm
52:5
“God
shall likewise destroy you forever; He shall take you away and pluck you out of
your dwelling place, and uproot you from the land of the living. Selah.”
6.
See
Psalm
52:6
“The
righteous also shall see and fear, and shall laugh at him.”
7.
Strength
Psalm
52:7
“Here
is the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of
his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”
8.
Green
Psalm
52:8
“But
I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God
forever and ever.”
9.
Mercy
Psalm
52:8
“But
I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God
forever and ever.”
10.
Done
Psalm
52:9
“I
will praise You forever, because You have done it; and in the presence of Your
saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good.”
11.
Name
Psalm
52:9
“And
in the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good.”
How
well did you do? Challenge yourself by reading Psalm 52 in full and reflecting
on its message about truth, humility, and trusting in God rather than riches or
power.
Share
this quiz with friends, family, or your Bible study group and see who can fill
in the blanks correctly. Keep exploring Scripture—every verse brings us closer
to understanding God’s Word. 📖✨
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 52
Advanced
“Trick the Scholar” Round (Fill in the Blanks)
Think
you know Psalm 52 well? This Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round is designed for
serious Bible students who enjoy close reading of Scripture. The questions use
longer phrases, repeated ideas, and subtle wording that can easily trip up even
experienced readers.
Psalm
52 contrasts the boasting of the wicked with the steadfast mercy of God. Pay
careful attention to the wording, because even a small word can change the
meaning of a verse.
Instructions
Each
verse from Psalm 52 has one or more missing words.
Fill
in the blanks with the exact word or phrase from the verse.
Some
blanks come from less commonly remembered parts of the verse, so read
carefully.
When
finished, check the Answers & Complete Reference Verses below.
Quiz Questions
1.
Why do you boast in evil, O ________
man? The goodness of God endures continually.
2.
Your tongue devises destruction, like
a ________ razor, working deceitfully.
3.
You love evil more than ________,
lying rather than speaking righteousness.
4.
You love all devouring ________, you
deceitful tongue.
5.
God shall likewise destroy you
forever; He shall take you away and ________ you out of your dwelling place.
6.
He shall ________ you from the land of
the living.
7.
The righteous also shall see and
________, and shall laugh at him.
8.
“Here is the man who did not make God
his strength, but trusted in the ________ of his riches.”
9.
But I am like a green olive tree in
the ________ of God.
10. I
trust in the mercy of God forever and ________.
11. I
will praise You forever, because You have ________ it.
12. In
the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your ________, for it is good.
Answers, Reference & Complete Verses
1.
Mighty
Psalm
52:1
“Why
do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually.”
2.
Sharp
Psalm
52:2
“Your
tongue devises destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.”
3.
Good
Psalm
52:3
“You
love evil more than good, lying rather than speaking righteousness. Selah.”
4.
Words
Psalm
52:4
“You
love all devouring words, you deceitful tongue.”
5.
Pluck
Psalm
52:5
“God
shall likewise destroy you forever; He shall take you away and pluck you out of
your dwelling place, and uproot you from the land of the living. Selah.”
6.
Uproot
Psalm
52:5
“God
shall likewise destroy you forever; He shall take you away and pluck you out of
your dwelling place, and uproot you from the land of the living. Selah.”
7.
Fear
Psalm
52:6
“The
righteous also shall see and fear, and shall laugh at him.”
8.
Abundance
Psalm
52:7
“Here
is the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of
his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”
9.
House
Psalm
52:8
“But
I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God
forever and ever.”
10.
Ever
Psalm
52:8
“But
I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God
forever and ever.”
11.
Done
Psalm
52:9
“I
will praise You forever, because You have done it; and in the presence of Your
saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good.”
12.
Name
Psalm
52:9
“And
in the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good.”
How
many did you answer correctly in this “Trick the Scholar” round? Test your
knowledge even further by reading Psalm 52 slowly and noticing the powerful contrast
between the destructive tongue of the wicked and the enduring mercy of God.
Share
this challenge with your Bible study group, church class, or friends and see
who can score the highest. Keep digging into Scripture—the deeper you study,
the richer God’s Word becomes. 📖✨
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 52
“Cross-Reference
Trap” Round (Fill in the Blanks)
Welcome
to the Cross-Reference Trap Round! This challenge is designed for sharp Bible
readers who enjoy noticing how Scripture connects with other passages. In this
round, the questions focus on phrases from Psalm 52 that appear similar to
ideas found elsewhere in the Bible.
Be
careful—many verses across Scripture sound alike, but the exact wording
matters. These questions test whether you can recognize the precise wording
used in Psalm 52, not a similar verse from another passage.
Instructions
Each
statement contains part of a verse from Psalm 52 with missing words.
Fill
in the blanks with the exact word or phrase from Psalm 52.
Watch
out for verses that sound like other Psalms or Proverbs—those are the
cross-reference traps.
Check
your answers in the Answer Section below.
Quiz Questions
1.
Why do you boast in evil, O mighty
man? The ________ of God endures continually.
2.
Your tongue devises destruction, like
a sharp ________, working deceitfully.
3.
You love evil more than good, lying
rather than speaking ________.
4.
You love all devouring words, you
________ tongue.
5.
God shall likewise destroy you
forever; He shall take you away and pluck you out of your ________ place.
6.
He shall uproot you from the land of
the ________.
7.
The righteous also shall see and fear,
and shall ________ at him.
8.
Here is the man who did not make God
his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his ________.
9.
But I am like a green olive tree in
the house of ________.
10. I
trust in the ________ of God forever and ever.
11. I
will praise You forever, because You have done ________.
12. In
the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your ________, for it is good.
Answers, Reference & Complete Verses
1.
Goodness
Psalm
52:1
“Why
do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually.”
2.
Razor
Psalm
52:2
“Your
tongue devises destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.”
3.
Righteousness
Psalm
52:3
“You
love evil more than good, lying rather than speaking righteousness. Selah.”
4.
Deceitful
Psalm
52:4
“You
love all devouring words, you deceitful tongue.”
5.
Dwelling
Psalm
52:5
“God
shall likewise destroy you forever; He shall take you away and pluck you out of
your dwelling place, and uproot you from the land of the living. Selah.”
6.
Living
Psalm
52:5
“He
shall take you away and pluck you out of your dwelling place, and uproot you
from the land of the living. Selah.”
7.
Laugh
Psalm
52:6
“The
righteous also shall see and fear, and shall laugh at him.”
8.
Riches
Psalm
52:7
“Here
is the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of
his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”
9.
God
Psalm
52:8
“But
I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God
forever and ever.”
10.
Mercy
Psalm
52:8
“But
I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God
forever and ever.”
11.
It
Psalm
52:9
“I
will praise You forever, because You have done it; and in the presence of Your
saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good.”
12.
Name
Psalm
52:9
“And
in the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good.”
Did
any of these cross-reference traps trick you? Many phrases in Psalm 52 echo
themes found throughout Scripture—especially about the power of words, the fate
of the wicked, and trusting in God’s mercy.
Challenge
your Bible study group or friends with this quiz and see who can avoid the
traps! For an even deeper study, read Psalm 52 alongside passages like Proverbs
11, Psalm 1, and James 3 to explore what the Bible says about the tongue and
righteous living. 📖✨
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