Bible Quiz – Psalm 56 (Multiple Choice Questions)
The
Psalm 56 is a heartfelt prayer of trust written by David during a time of fear
and danger. Surrounded by enemies and feeling vulnerable, David turns to God
with honesty and faith. This psalm reminds believers that even when we are
afraid, we can place our trust completely in God.
This
quiz will help you explore the key themes, verses, and ideas found in Psalm 56.
Test your knowledge and see how well you know this powerful psalm of trust!
Instructions
•
Each question has four options.
•
Choose the correct answer for each question.
•
Do not check the answers until you finish all the questions.
•
Answers with the complete reference verse are provided after the quiz section.
Quiz Questions
1.
According to Psalm 56:3, what should a person do when they are afraid?
A.
Hide from their enemies
B.
Trust in the Lord
C.
Pray for revenge
D.
Run to the mountains
2.
In Psalm 56, what does David say people do to his words every day?
A.
Twist them
B.
Forget them
C.
Write them down
D.
Praise them
3.
According to Psalm 56:4, what will David not fear because God is with him?
A.
Darkness
B.
Storms
C.
What flesh can do to him
D.
Hunger
4.
What does David say God keeps in a bottle?
A.
His prayers
B.
His tears
C.
His hopes
D.
His offerings
5.
According to Psalm 56:8, where are David’s tears recorded?
A.
In a temple scroll
B.
In God’s book
C.
In heaven’s gates
D.
In the ark
6.
In Psalm 56:9, what happens when David cries out to God?
A.
Angels appear immediately
B.
His enemies turn back
C.
The earth trembles
D.
Fire falls from heaven
7.
What phrase is repeated several times in Psalm 56?
A.
“God is love”
B.
“In God I have put my trust”
C.
“Praise the Lord forever”
D.
“Sing to the Lord a new song”
8.
According to Psalm 56:11, what will David not be afraid of?
A.
What man can do to him
B.
What kings may say
C.
What the nations will do
D.
What the future holds
9.
In Psalm 56:12, what does David say he will render to God?
A.
Songs of war
B.
Sacrifices of thanksgiving
C.
Offerings of gold
D.
Burnt offerings
10.
According to the final verse of Psalm 56, why did God deliver David from death?
A.
So he could rule Israel
B.
So he could defeat enemies
C.
So he could walk before God in the light of the living
D.
So he could build a temple
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
B — Trust in the Lord
Reference:
“When
I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
—
Psalm 56:3
2.
A — Twist them
Reference:
“Every
day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
—
Psalm 56:5
3.
C — What flesh can do to him
Reference:
“In
God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what
flesh can do unto me.”
—
Psalm 56:4
4.
B — His tears
Reference:
“Thou
tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy
book?”
—
Psalm 56:8
5.
B — In God’s book
Reference:
“Thou
tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy
book?”
—
Psalm 56:8
6.
B — His enemies turn back
Reference:
“When
I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for
me.”
—
Psalm 56:9
7.
B — “In God I have put my trust”
Reference:
“In
God I have put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.”
—
Psalm 56:11
8.
A — What man can do to him
Reference:
“In
God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.”
—
Psalm 56:11
9.
B — Sacrifices of thanksgiving
Reference:
“Thy
vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.”
—
Psalm 56:12
10.
C — So he could walk before God in the light of the living
Reference:
“For
thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from
falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?”
—
Psalm 56:13
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Bible
Quiz – Psalm 56
Advanced
“Trick the Scholar” Round (Multiple Choice)
This
Advanced Round is designed to challenge even serious Bible students. The
questions dive into subtle details, repeated phrases, historical hints, and
deeper meanings found in Psalm 56.
Written
by David, this psalm reflects a moment of intense fear and faith when David was
surrounded by enemies. The title of the psalm itself contains historical clues
that many readers overlook.
Think
carefully—some questions include details that can easily be missed!
Instructions
•
Each question has four possible answers.
•
Choose the best answer before checking the solution.
•
Some questions focus on exact wording or context, so read carefully.
•
Answers with the full reference verse appear after the quiz section.
Quiz Questions
1.
According to the title of Psalm 56, where had the Philistines taken David?
A.
Ashdod
B.
Gaza
C.
Gath
D.
Ekron
2.
In the psalm’s title, Psalm 56 is set to the tune called:
A.
The Shepherd’s Song
B.
Silent Dove in Distant Lands
C.
Morning Star of Israel
D.
The Harp of Zion
3.
In Psalm 56:1, how is the enemy described as fighting against David?
A.
Fiercely all day
B.
Daily and violently
C.
All day long
D.
In secret
4.
According to Psalm 56:2, David’s enemies are described as:
A.
Proud fighters
B.
High-minded
C.
Many who fight against him
D.
Cruel rulers
5.
In Psalm 56:4, what does David specifically say he will praise?
A.
God’s mercy
B.
God’s word
C.
God’s covenant
D.
God’s power
6.
According to Psalm 56:6, what do David’s enemies closely watch?
A.
His house
B.
His words
C.
His steps
D.
His prayers
7.
In Psalm 56:7, David asks God to deal with the wicked in what way?
A.
Judge them in righteousness
B.
Cast them out in anger
C.
Forgive their sins
D.
Silence their speech
8.
Psalm 56:8 records God keeping account of David’s wanderings. What word is used
for this record?
A.
Chronicle
B.
Book
C.
Scroll
D.
Testament
9.
In Psalm 56:10–11, the phrase “In God I have put my trust” is paired with praise
for what?
A.
His promise
B.
His word
C.
His throne
D.
His salvation
10.
According to Psalm 56:13, God delivered David from death so that he could do
what?
A.
Rule over Israel
B.
Worship in the temple
C.
Walk before God in the light of the living
D.
Teach the nations
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
C — Gath
Reference:
“To
the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the
Philistines took him in Gath.”
—
Psalm 56 (Title)
2.
B — Silent Dove in Distant Lands
Reference:
“To
the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David…”
—
Psalm 56 (Title)
3.
C — All day long
Reference:
“Be
merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily
oppresseth me.”
—
Psalm 56:1
4.
C — Many who fight against him
Reference:
“Mine
enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O
thou most High.”
—
Psalm 56:2
5.
B — God’s word
Reference:
“In
God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what
flesh can do unto me.”
—
Psalm 56:4
6.
C — His steps
Reference:
“They
gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they
wait for my soul.”
—
Psalm 56:6
7.
B — Cast them out in anger
Reference:
“Shall
they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.”
—
Psalm 56:7
8.
B — Book
Reference:
“Thou
tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy
book?”
—
Psalm 56:8
9.
B — His word
Reference:
“In
God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.”
— Psalm
56:10
10.
C — Walk before God in the light of the living
Reference:
“For
thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from
falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?”
—
Psalm 56:13
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Bible
Quiz – Psalm 56
Advanced
“Cross-Reference Trap” Round (Multiple Choice)
Welcome
to the Cross-Reference Trap Round! This challenge connects ideas from Psalm 56
with other passages throughout the Bible. Many Scriptures echo the same themes
of trust, fear, tears, and deliverance found in this psalm of David.
But
beware—some answers may look correct if you only remember Psalm 56. The trick
is to recognize which verse elsewhere in Scripture best matches the theme or
wording.
Think
carefully before answering!
Instructions
•
Each question contains a statement or idea from Psalm 56.
•
Choose the Bible passage that most closely matches or echoes that theme.
•
Only one answer is correct.
•
Answers with full reference verses appear after the quiz section.
Quiz Questions
1.
Psalm 56:3 says, “When I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Which
verse expresses a very similar command not to fear because God is present?
A.
Isaiah 41:10
B.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
C.
Job 1:21
D.
Jonah 2:9
2.
Psalm 56:8 speaks of God keeping David’s tears in a bottle.
Which
New Testament verse reflects a similar idea of God caring about human sorrow?
A.
John 11:35
B.
Matthew 5:4
C.
Luke 10:20
D.
Acts 16:31
3.
Psalm 56:4 declares that David will not fear what flesh can do to him.
Which
verse closely echoes this confidence in the New Testament?
A.
Matthew 10:28
B.
John 3:16
C.
Mark 1:15
D.
Luke 6:31
4.
Psalm 56:9 says that when David calls to God, his enemies turn back.
Which
Old Testament verse similarly describes the Lord causing enemies to retreat?
A.
Exodus 14:14
B.
Proverbs 3:5
C.
Isaiah 9:6
D.
Malachi 3:10
5.
Psalm 56 repeatedly says David praises God’s word.
Which
psalm most strongly echoes a deep love for God’s word?
A.
Psalm 1
B.
Psalm 119
C.
Psalm 23
D.
Psalm 150
6.
Psalm 56:13 says God delivers David from death so he can walk before God in the
light of the living.
Which
earlier psalm uses similar language about “the land of the living”?
A.
Psalm 27:13
B.
Psalm 8:4
C.
Psalm 2:7
D.
Psalm 19:1
7.
Psalm 56:11 says David will not be afraid of what man can do.
Which
verse in the New Testament repeats almost the same declaration?
A.
Hebrews 13:6
B.
Romans 12:2
C.
1 Peter 5:7
D.
James 1:5
8.
Psalm 56:7 calls for God to bring down the wicked in anger.
Which
passage shows a similar prayer for divine justice?
A.
Psalm 94:1–2
B.
Proverbs 10:1
C.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
D.
Song of Solomon 2:1
9.
Psalm 56:12 speaks of offering praise to God.
Which
New Testament verse speaks about offering a “sacrifice of praise”?
A.
Hebrews 13:15
B.
Romans 5:1
C.
1 Corinthians 13:4
D.
Ephesians 2:8
10.
Psalm 56 focuses on trusting God during danger from enemies.
Which
famous proverb expresses a similar principle of trusting God instead of people?
A.
Proverbs 18:24
B.
Proverbs 16:3
C.
Proverbs 29:25
D.
Proverbs 13:20
Answers and Reference Verses
1.
A — Isaiah 41:10
Reference:
“Fear
thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will
strengthen thee…”
—
Isaiah 41:10
2.
B — Matthew 5:4
Reference:
“Blessed
are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
—
Matthew 5:4
3.
A — Matthew 10:28
Reference:
“And
fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul…”
—
Matthew 10:28
4.
A — Exodus 14:14
Reference:
“The
LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
—
Exodus 14:14
5.
B — Psalm 119
Reference:
“O
how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.”
—
Psalm 119:97
6.
A — Psalm 27:13
Reference:
“I
had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land
of the living.”
—
Psalm 27:13
7.
A — Hebrews 13:6
Reference:
“So
that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man
shall do unto me.”
—
Hebrews 13:6
8.
A — Psalm 94:1–2
Reference:
“O
LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth… lift up thyself, thou judge of the
earth.”
—
Psalm 94:1–2
9.
A — Hebrews 13:15
Reference:
“By
him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually…”
—
Hebrews 13:15
10.
C — Proverbs 29:25
Reference:
“The
fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be
safe.”
—
Proverbs 29:25
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