Bible Quiz – Psalm 56 (True/False)
Psalm
56 is a heartfelt prayer of trust written by David during a time of fear and
danger. In this psalm, David cries out to God for mercy while enemies pursue
him. Yet even in the midst of fear, he expresses deep confidence that God sees
his suffering and will deliver him.
This
quiz will help you explore the themes, words, and faith-filled declarations
found in Psalm 56. Some questions may seem simple, while others may test how
carefully you remember the passage.
Instructions
Read
each statement carefully.
Decide
whether the statement is True or False according to Book of Psalms – Psalm 56.
Write
down your answers.
Check
the Answers & Complete Reference Verses after finishing the quiz.
Quiz Section – True or False
1.
David asks God to be merciful to him
because his enemies constantly attack him.
2.
David says his enemies only fight
against him during the night.
3.
The psalm declares that when David is
afraid, he puts his trust in God.
4.
David says he will trust in chariots
and horses instead of God.
5.
David believes that God keeps track of
his wanderings.
6.
The psalm says that God collects
David’s tears in a bottle.
7.
David believes God has forgotten about
his suffering.
8.
David says that when he calls to God,
his enemies will turn back.
9.
David declares that he trusts in God
and will not be afraid of what mere humans can do.
10. The
psalm states that David’s enemies twist his words all day long.
11. David
says that his enemies gather together and hide themselves.
12. David
asks God to ignore injustice and let the wicked escape.
13. David
believes God will cast down the peoples in anger.
14. David
promises to present thank offerings to God.
15. The
psalm ends with David saying God has delivered his soul from death and his feet
from falling.
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
True
“Be
merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily
oppresseth me.”
—
Psalm 56:1
2.
False
“My
enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O
thou most High.”
—
Psalm 56:2
3.
True
“What
time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
—
Psalm 56:3
4.
False
“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
5.
True
“Thou
tellest my wanderings…”
—
Psalm 56:8
6.
True
“…put
thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”
—
Psalm 56:8
7.
False
“Then
shall mine enemies turn back in the day when I cry: this I know; for God is for
me.”
—
Psalm 56:9
8.
True
“Then
shall mine enemies turn back in the day when I cry: this I know; for God is for
me.”
—
Psalm 56:9
9.
True
“In
God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.”
—
Psalm 56:11
10.
True
“Every
day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
—
Psalm 56:5
11.
True
“They
gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they
wait for my soul.”
—
Psalm 56:6
12.
False
“Shall
they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.”
—
Psalm 56:7
13.
True
“Shall
they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.”
—
Psalm 56:7
14.
True
“Thy
vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.”
—
Psalm 56:12
15.
True
“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
How
many did you get right? Challenge your friends, family, or Bible study group
with this Psalm 56 quiz and see who knows the passage best! 📖
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 56
Advanced
“Trick the Scholar” Round (True / False)
This
advanced round dives deeper into the powerful words of Psalm 56, a psalm of
trust written by David when he faced danger and fear. The psalm combines honest
human anxiety with strong confidence in God’s protection.
In
this “Trick the Scholar” round, the statements are intentionally subtle. Some
may sound almost correct but contain a small detail that makes them wrong. Even
careful readers may need to think twice!
Instructions
Read
each statement carefully.
Decide
whether it is True or False according to Psalm 56 in the Book of Psalms.
Look
closely at wording—small differences can change the meaning.
Check
the Answers and Complete Reference Verses after finishing the quiz.
Quiz Section – True or False
1.
Psalm 56 is described as a Michtam of
David written when the Philistines captured him in Gath.
2.
David says his enemies oppress him
only occasionally.
3.
David states that many fight against
him, O Most High.
4.
David declares that when he is afraid,
he will trust in his own strength.
5.
David says he will praise God’s word.
6.
The psalm says that people cannot harm
David in any way.
7.
David says his enemies twist his words
daily.
8.
David says his enemies publicly
announce their plans against him.
9.
David asks whether the wicked will
escape through their injustice.
10. David
says God records his wanderings but does not notice his tears.
11. David
declares that when he cries to God, his enemies will retreat.
12. David
repeats the statement that he will trust in God and not fear what man can do.
13. David
promises to offer burnt offerings to God.
14. David
says God has delivered his soul from death.
15. The
psalm ends with David declaring he will walk before God in the light of the
living.
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
True
“To
the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the
Philistines took him in Gath.”
—
Psalm 56: Title
2.
False
“My
enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O
thou most High.”
—
Psalm 56:2
3.
True
“My
enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O
thou most High.”
—
Psalm 56:2
4.
False
“What
time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
—
Psalm 56:3
5.
True
“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.
False
“I
will not fear what flesh can do unto me.”
—
Psalm 56:4
7.
True
“Every
day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
—
Psalm 56:5
8.
False
“They
gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps…”
—
Psalm 56:6
9.
True
“Shall
they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.”
—
Psalm 56:7
10.
False
“Thou
tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy
book?”
—
Psalm 56:8
11.
True
“Then
shall mine enemies turn back in the day when I cry: this I know; for God is for
me.”
—
Psalm 56:9
12.
True
“In
God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.”
—
Psalm 56:11
13.
False
“Thy
vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.”
—
Psalm 56:12
14.
True
“For
thou hast delivered my soul from death…”
—
Psalm 56:13
15.
True
“…that
I may walk before God in the light of the living.”
—
Psalm 56:13
How
did you do in this “Trick the Scholar” round? Even experienced Bible readers
can stumble over the small details in Psalm 56! 📖
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 56
“Cross-Reference
Trap” Round (True / False)
Psalm
56 expresses deep trust in God during a time of danger. Written by David, this
psalm reveals how faith can overcome fear.
In
this Cross-Reference Trap Round, the challenge is even trickier. Some
statements contain verses or ideas that appear elsewhere in the Bible but not
in Psalm 56. Your task is to determine whether each statement actually belongs
to Psalm 56 or if it comes from another passage in the Book of Psalms or
elsewhere in Scripture.
Instructions
Read
each statement carefully.
Decide
whether the statement is True (found in Psalm 56) or False (from another
passage).
Watch
for familiar verses that may belong to a different chapter.
Check
the Answers and Complete Reference Verses after completing the quiz.
Quiz Section – True or False
1.
David asks God to be merciful to him
because people are fighting against him daily.
2.
David says, “The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.”
3.
David declares that when he is afraid,
he will trust in God.
4.
David says God prepares a table before
him in the presence of his enemies.
5.
David says his enemies twist his words
all day.
6.
David says God keeps track of his
wanderings.
7.
David says the heavens declare the
glory of God.
8.
David says God puts his tears in a
bottle.
9.
David says God is his refuge and
strength, a very present help in trouble.
10. David
says when he calls to God, his enemies will turn back.
11. David
says he will lift up his eyes to the hills.
12. David
repeats that he will trust in God and not fear what man can do.
13. David
says the earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.
14. David
says God has delivered his soul from death.
15. David
says he will walk before God in the light of the living.
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
True
“Be
merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily
oppresseth me.”
—
Psalm 56:1
2.
False
“The
LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
—
Psalm 23:1
3.
True
“What
time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
—
Psalm 56:3
4.
False
“Thou
preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies…”
—
Psalm 23:5
5.
True
“Every
day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
—
Psalm 56:5
6.
True
“Thou
tellest my wanderings…”
—
Psalm 56:8
7.
False
“The
heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”
—
Psalm 19:1
8.
True
“…put
thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”
—
Psalm 56:8
9.
False
“God
is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
—
Psalm 46:1
10.
True
“Then
shall mine enemies turn back in the day when I cry: this I know; for God is for
me.”
—
Psalm 56:9
11.
False
“I
will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
—
Psalm 121:1
12.
True
“In
God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.”
—
Psalm 56:11
13.
False
“The
earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell
therein.”
—
Psalm 24:1
14.
True
“For
thou hast delivered my soul from death…”
—
Psalm 56:13
15.
True
“…that
I may walk before God in the light of the living.”
—
Psalm 56:13
Did
the Cross-Reference Traps catch you? Even seasoned Bible readers can mix up
familiar verses from different psalms! 📖
Challenge
your friends, family, or Bible study group and see who can correctly identify
the verses that truly belong to Psalm 56 in the Book of Psalms. You might
discover how interconnected the Psalms really are.
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