Bible Quiz – Psalm 54 (Fill in the Blanks)
The
Book of Book of Psalms contains heartfelt prayers, songs of worship, and cries
for God’s help in times of trouble. Psalm 54 is a short but powerful prayer
written by David when he was betrayed and pursued by enemies. In this psalm,
David asks God for deliverance and expresses confidence that God will defend
him.
This
quiz will help you test your knowledge of Psalm 54 by completing missing words
from its verses. Pay close attention to the wording!
Instructions
Read
each verse fragment carefully.
Fill
in the missing word(s) from Psalm 54.
Try
to answer from memory if possible.
Check
your answers with the Answer Key and full reference verses provided after the
quiz.
Quiz – Fill in the Blanks
1.
“Save me, O God, by thy ________, and
judge me by thy strength.”
( Psalm 54:1 )
2.
“Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to
the ________ of my mouth.”
( Psalm 54:2 )
3.
“For strangers are risen up against me,
and oppressors seek after my ________.”
( Psalm 54:3 )
4.
“Behold, God is mine ________: the
Lord is with them that uphold my soul.”
( Psalm 54:4 )
5.
“He shall reward evil unto mine
________: cut them off in thy truth.”
( Psalm 54:5 )
6.
“I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I
will praise thy ________, O Lord; for it is good.”
( Psalm 54:6 )
7.
“For he hath delivered me out of all
________: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.”
( Psalm 54:7 )
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
Name
Psalm
54:1
“Save
me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.”
2.
Words
Psalm
54:2
“Hear
my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.”
3.
Soul
Psalm
54:3
“For
strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have
not set God before them. Selah.”
4.
Helper
Psalm
54:4
“Behold,
God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.”
5.
Enemies
Psalm
54:5
“He
shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.”
6.
Name
Psalm
54:6
“I
will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is
good.”
7.
Trouble
Psalm
54:7
“For
he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon
mine enemies.”
Did
you enjoy this Psalm 54 Bible Quiz? Try reading the entire psalm and reflect on
how David trusted God even when surrounded by enemies.
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Challenge yourself further:
Memorize
Psalm 54:4 this week.
Share
this quiz with friends, family, or your Bible study group.
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more quizzes from the Book of Psalms to deepen your understanding of Scripture.
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Bible
Quiz – Psalm 54
Advanced
“Trick the Scholar” Round – Fill in the Blanks
The
Book of Psalms often rewards careful readers. In Psalm 54, written by David,
every word carries meaning. This Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round is designed
for those who know the psalm well—but may still be caught by small wording
differences or repeated phrases.
These
questions focus on exact wording, subtle repetitions, and details that many
readers overlook.
Instructions
Fill
in the missing word(s) exactly as they appear in Psalm 54.
Some
blanks may look obvious—but watch for small wording differences.
Think
carefully before answering!
The
answers and full reference verses appear after the quiz.
Quiz – Fill in the Blanks
1.
“Save me, O God, by thy name, and
______ me by thy strength.”
( Psalm 54:1 )
2.
“Hear my prayer, O God; give ______ to
the words of my mouth.”
( Psalm 54:2 )
3.
“For strangers are risen up against
me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set ______ before them.”
( Psalm 54:3 )
4.
“Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord
is with them that ______ my soul.”
( Psalm 54:4 )
5.
“He shall ______ evil unto mine
enemies: cut them off in thy truth.”
( Psalm 54:5 )
6.
“I will freely ______ unto thee: I
will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good.”
( Psalm 54:6 )
7.
“For he hath delivered me out of all
trouble: and mine ______ hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.”
( Psalm 54:7 )
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
Judge
Psalm
54:1
“Save
me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.”
2.
Ear
Psalm
54:2
“Hear
my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.”
3.
God
Psalm
54:3
“For
strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have
not set God before them. Selah.”
4.
Uphold
Psalm
54:4
“Behold,
God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.”
5.
Reward
Psalm
54:5
“He
shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.”
6.
Sacrifice
Psalm
54:6
“I
will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is
good.”
7.
Eye
Psalm
54:7
“For
he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon
mine enemies.”
How
did you do in the “Trick the Scholar” Round? Even short psalms like this one
contain details that challenge careful readers.
📖
Try these next steps:
Read
Psalm 54 aloud and notice the repeated ideas of help, trust, and deliverance.
Memorize
Psalm 54:4, one of the most powerful declarations of trust in the Book of
Psalms.
Share
this advanced quiz with your Bible study group and see who really knows the
psalm! ✨
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 54
Cross-Reference
Trap Round – Fill in the Blanks
Many
verses in the Book of Psalms sound very similar to passages in other parts of
Scripture. This Cross-Reference Trap Round is designed to challenge careful
readers by mixing phrases that resemble verses from other psalms or books.
Each
statement is based on Psalm 54, but similar wording appears elsewhere in the
Bible. Your task is to identify the exact word or phrase used in Psalm 54, not
the similar wording from another passage.
This
psalm was written by David during a time of betrayal and danger, and it
expresses deep trust in God’s deliverance.
Instructions
Fill
in the blank using the exact wording from Psalm 54.
Beware
of phrases that appear in other psalms or Bible passages.
Think
carefully before answering—this round is meant to trap even experienced
readers.
Answers
and complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.
Quiz – Fill in the Blanks
1.
“Save me, O God, by thy ________, and
judge me by thy strength.”
(Some
other psalms say “mercy” or “righteousness.”)
(
Psalm 54:1 )
2.
“Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to
the ________ of my mouth.”
(A
similar verse elsewhere says “meditation.”)
(
Psalm 54:2 )
3.
“For strangers are risen up against
me, and oppressors seek after my ________.”
(Other
passages say “life.”)
(
Psalm 54:3 )
4.
“Behold, God is mine ________: the
Lord is with them that uphold my soul.”
(Another
psalm says “refuge.”)
(
Psalm 54:4 )
5.
“He shall reward evil unto mine
________: cut them off in thy truth.”
(Some
passages say “adversaries.”)
(
Psalm 54:5 )
6.
“I will freely ________ unto thee: I
will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good.”
(Another
psalm says “offer thanksgiving.”)
(
Psalm 54:6 )
7.
“For he hath delivered me out of all
________: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.”
(Another
psalm says “fear.”)
(
Psalm 54:7 )
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
Name
Psalm
54:1
“Save
me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.”
2.
Words
Psalm
54:2
“Hear
my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.”
3.
Soul
Psalm
54:3
“For
strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have
not set God before them. Selah.”
4.
Helper
Psalm
54:4
“Behold,
God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.”
5.
Enemies
Psalm
54:5
“He
shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.”
6.
Sacrifice
Psalm
54:6
“I
will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is
good.”
7.
Trouble
Psalm
54:7
“For
he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon
mine enemies.”
Did
any of these Cross-Reference Traps catch you? Even seasoned Bible readers can
mix similar phrases from different psalms.

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