Bible Quiz – Psalm 55 (True/False)
The
book of Book of Psalms contains prayers, songs, and honest cries from the human
heart to God. Psalm 55, traditionally attributed to David, is a powerful lament
about betrayal, fear, and trust in God during distress.
This
quiz invites you to explore the details of the psalm and test how closely you
have read it. Some statements are straightforward, while others may require
careful attention to the text.
Instructions
📝
Read
each statement carefully.
Decide
whether it is True (T) or False (F) according to Psalm 55.
Do
not check the answers until you finish all the questions.
After
the quiz, verify your answers using the complete reference verses provided.
Quiz Questions
1.
David begins Psalm 55 by asking God to
listen to his prayer and not hide from his plea.
2.
The psalm describes David feeling calm
and fearless because of his enemies.
3.
David says terror and trembling have
come upon him.
4.
David wishes he had wings like a dove
so he could fly away and be at rest.
5.
David says he would stay in the city
and confront his enemies directly.
6.
The psalm says that violence and
strife are present in the city.
7.
David says the enemy who insults him
is a stranger whom he never knew.
8.
The psalm describes betrayal by a
close companion with whom David once worshiped.
9.
David says he calls upon God only once
a day.
10. The
psalm says God will hear David’s voice morning, noon, and night.
11. David
says to cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.
12. The
psalm says that deceitful and violent people will live long and prosperous
lives.
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
True
Psalm
55:1
“Give
ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.”
2.
False
Psalm
55:5
“Fearfulness
and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.”
3.
True
Psalm
55:5
“Fearfulness
and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.”
4.
True
Psalm
55:6
“And
I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at
rest.”
5.
False
Psalm
55:7
“Lo,
then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness.”
6.
True
Psalm
55:9
“For
I have seen violence and strife in the city.”
7.
False
Psalm
55:12
“For
it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it.”
8.
True
Psalm
55:14
“We
took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.”
9.
False
Psalm
55:17
“Evening,
and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my
voice.”
10.
True
Psalm
55:17
“Evening,
and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.”
11.
True
Psalm
55:22
“Cast
thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the
righteous to be moved.”
12.
False
Psalm
55:23
“But
thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and
deceitful men shall not live out half their days.”
✨ How well did you do? Try
reading Psalm 55 slowly and prayerfully again—you may discover even deeper
meaning in David’s words of distress and trust in God.
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 55 (Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round)
Psalm
55 is one of David’s most intense laments, revealing raw emotion, betrayal by a
close friend, and a deep cry to God for help. This “Trick the Scholar” round is
designed to challenge even those familiar with the psalm: some statements may
appear true at first glance but contain subtle twists.
Sharpen
your focus—attention to every word matters!
Instructions
📝
Carefully
read each statement.
Decide
if it is True (T) or False (F) according to the text of Psalm 55.
Watch
for subtle details or tricky wording meant to test close reading.
Check
your answers and reference verses after completing all questions.
Quiz Questions
1.
David opens the psalm by asking God to
hear his prayer and promises to bring a burnt offering in return.
2.
He complains about an enemy who does
not sleep but continually plans evil.
3.
The psalm mentions that David’s
enemies are “many” and “against him like a swarm of bees.”
4.
David expresses the desire to escape
to the mountains, but he also wishes to stay in the city to confront injustice.
5.
He laments that his close companion
has become his enemy, and he calls this betrayal the “kiss of peace.”
6.
The psalm says David fears only
strangers, not those he once trusted.
7.
David repeatedly emphasizes that God
will hear his voice at evening, morning, and noon.
8.
The psalm encourages casting burdens
on God, assuring the righteous will never be shaken.
9.
David claims that deceitful men will
live long and prosper if they hide their schemes well.
10. He
prays for God to overthrow violent and deceitful people, contrasting God’s
justice with the treachery of men.
11. The
psalm ends with David celebrating God’s mercy and abundance of blessings.
12. Psalm
55 mentions that David’s enemies plot violence secretly, like whispering in
council rooms.
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
False
Psalm
55:1 – “Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my
supplication.”
(No
burnt offering is mentioned.)
2.
True
Psalm
55:3-4 – “My heart is sore pained within me… terror and trembling are come upon
me… my enemies are in violent opposition.”
3.
False
Psalm
55:6 – David wishes he had wings like a dove; no “swarm of bees” imagery is
used.
4.
True
Psalm
55:6-7 – “Oh that I had wings like a dove! … then would I wander far off, and
remain in the wilderness.”
5.
True
Psalm
55:12-14 – “It was not an enemy who reproached me… my companion in whom I
trusted, who ate of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.”
(This
refers to betrayal by a trusted friend, sometimes poetically described as the
“kiss of peace” in interpretation.)
6.
False
Psalm
55:12-14 – David fears those close to him, not strangers.
7.
True
Psalm
55:17 – “Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he
shall hear my voice.”
8.
True
Psalm
55:22 – “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee.”
9.
False
Psalm
55:23 – “Bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days.”
10.
True
Psalm
55:23 – David prays for God’s justice over the deceitful and violent.
11.
False
Psalm
55 ends with trust in God’s justice, not with a celebration of mercy or
blessings.
12.
True
Psalm
55:15 – “Let death seize them; let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness
is in their dwellings, and among them.”
(Implied
plotting and secrecy of enemies.)
✨ This round was tricky!
Even seasoned readers can miss subtle cues in the psalm.
Take
a moment to read Psalm 55 slowly and reflect on each line—notice how David’s
emotions, fears, and trust in God are woven together. Then, challenge a friend
with this same quiz and see if they can spot all the subtle twists! 📖
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 55 (Advanced “Cross-Reference Trap” Round)
Psalm
55 is rich with emotion, betrayal, and trust in God. In this Cross-Reference
Trap round, statements may reference other Psalms or passages that sound
similar to Psalm 55. Only careful reading and knowledge of scripture will help
you spot the traps. This round is for those who love digging deep into God’s
Word!
Instructions
📝
Read
each statement carefully. Some may reference Psalm 55, others may reference
similar ideas from different Psalms.
Decide
whether it is True (T) or False (F) according to Psalm 55 itself.
Take
note of cross-references; do not be tricked by familiar phrases from other
parts of the Bible.
Check
your answers after completing all questions.
Quiz Questions
1.
David cries out to God to hear his
prayer, just like in Psalm 34:17.
2.
Psalm 55 mentions that his enemies are
“many” and like the roaring of the sea, as described in Psalm 93.
3.
David wishes for wings like a dove to
flee, a desire similar to the imagery in Psalm 61.
4.
David says he would rather cast his
burden on God than trust in the deceitful, echoing the teaching of Psalm 37:5.
5.
The psalm states that God will not let
the righteous be moved, a phrase also appearing in Psalm 112.
6.
David fears the plotting of strangers
more than his close companion, contrasting Psalm 41:9.
7.
The psalm ends with David blessing God
for deliverance and proclaiming joy, similar to Psalm 40:16.
8.
Psalm 55 highlights betrayal by a
close friend who eats at his table, reminiscent of Psalm 41:9.
9.
The psalm says David’s enemies whisper
their plans secretly, like the counsel mentioned in Psalm 2:1.
10. Psalm
55 promises that deceitful men will prosper, a theme echoed in Psalm 73:3.
11. David
prays to God morning, noon, and evening, a habit also found in Psalm 119:164.
12. Psalm
55 depicts a sense of horror and trembling in the heart, similar to Psalm
31:13.
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
True
Psalm
55:1 – “Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my
supplication.”
(Psalm
34:17 also mentions God hearing the righteous, but the statement is true for
Psalm 55.)
2.
False
Psalm
55 does mention enemies, but it does not use the imagery of roaring seas (Psalm
93).
3.
True
Psalm
55:6 – “Oh that I had wings like a dove! … then would I fly away, and be at
rest.”
(Similar
imagery appears in Psalm 61:2.)
4.
True
Psalm
55:22 – “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee.”
(Psalm
37:5 echoes trusting God with your way.)
5.
True
Psalm
55:22 – “…he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
(Similar
phrasing in Psalm 112:6.)
6.
False
Psalm
55:12-14 – David fears betrayal by a close companion, not strangers.
(Psalm
41:9 mentions betrayal by a friend, but Psalm 55 emphasizes it more
explicitly.)
7.
False
Psalm
55 does not end with joy or blessing; it ends in trust in God’s justice.
(Psalm
40:16 does speak of rejoicing, but this is a cross-reference trap.)
8.
True
Psalm
55:12-14 – “My companion in whom I trusted, who ate of my bread, has lifted up
his heel against me.”
(This
is reminiscent of Psalm 41:9.)
9.
True
Psalm
55:15 – The enemies’ plotting and secrecy is implied: “Let death seize them; …
for wickedness is in their dwellings.”
(Similar
secret counsel is in Psalm 2:1.)
10.
False
Psalm
55:23 – Deceitful men will not live out half their days.
(Psalm
73:3 discusses prosperity of the wicked, but Psalm 55 denies it.)
11.
True
Psalm
55:17 – “Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he
shall hear my voice.”
(Psalm
119:164 also mentions multiple prayers per day.)
12.
True
Psalm
55:5 – “Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed
me.”
(Psalm
31:13 also expresses fear and distress.)
✨ This round was a real
brain-teaser! Cross-references can be tricky because they sound familiar but
may point elsewhere.
To
grow in understanding, read the psalm alongside the other referenced passages
and note both similarities and differences. Challenge a study group to see who
can spot the traps!
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