Bible Quiz – Psalm 57 (Multiple Choice Questions)
Psalm
57 is a heartfelt prayer of David, written during a time when he was fleeing
from Saul and hiding in a cave. In the midst of danger and fear, David
expresses deep trust in God’s mercy and protection. This psalm beautifully
combines lament, faith, and praise, reminding readers that even in the darkest
moments, God’s love reaches to the heavens.
This
quiz will help you explore the message, imagery, and faith expressed in Psalm
57.
Instructions
•
Each question has four options.
•
Choose the correct answer based on Psalm 57.
•
After completing the quiz, check the answers and full reference verses provided
below.
•
Challenge yourself to recall the verses before looking at the answers.
Quiz Questions
1.
According to the title of Psalm 57, where was David when he fled from Saul?
A.
In the wilderness
B.
In a cave
C.
In the palace
D.
In a temple
2.
How does David begin his prayer in Psalm 57:1?
A.
By asking for justice
B.
By asking for mercy
C.
By praising God immediately
D.
By confessing sin
3.
Under what does David say his soul will take refuge until the calamities pass?
A.
God’s throne
B.
God’s wings
C.
God’s altar
D.
God’s mountain
4.
In verse 2, David says he will cry out to God who does what for him?
A.
Punishes his enemies
B.
Performs all things for him
C.
Sends prophets to him
D.
Judges the nations
5.
What does David say God will send from heaven to save him?
A.
Fire and thunder
B.
Angels with swords
C.
His mercy and truth
D.
His prophets
6.
David describes himself as lying among what in verse 4?
A.
Wolves
B.
Serpents
C.
Lions
D.
Bears
7.
According to Psalm 57:6, what did David’s enemies prepare for his steps?
A.
A sword
B.
A snare
C.
A prison
D.
A net
8.
What repeated declaration appears in Psalm 57:5 and 57:11?
A.
The Lord reigns forever
B.
God is my refuge
C.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
D.
The Lord is my shepherd
9.
What musical instruments does David mention when he awakens the dawn?
A.
Trumpet and cymbal
B.
Harp and lyre
C.
Flute and drum
D.
Tambourine and trumpet
10.
According to Psalm 57:10, how great is God’s mercy?
A.
To the clouds
B.
To the mountains
C.
To the heavens
D.
To the earth
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
B — In a cave
Reference:
Psalm 57:1 (Title)
“Be
merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee:
yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities
be overpast.”
(Title:
“To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in
the cave.”)
2.
B — By asking for mercy
Psalm
57:1
“Be
merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee:
yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities
be overpast.”
3.
B — God’s wings
Psalm
57:1
“...yea,
in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be
overpast.”
4.
B — Performs all things for him
Psalm
57:2
“I
will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.”
5.
C — His mercy and truth
Psalm
57:3
“He
shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow
me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.”
6.
C — Lions
Psalm
57:4
“My
soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the
sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp
sword.”
7.
B — A snare
Psalm
57:6
“They
have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit
before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.”
8.
C — Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
Psalm
57:5
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.”
Psalm
57:11
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.”
9.
B — Harp and lyre
Psalm
57:8
“Awake
up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.”
10.
C — To the heavens
Psalm
57:10
“For
thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
How
well did you do? 📖
Try
reading Psalm 57 again and notice how David moves from fear to confident
praise.
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Challenge yourself further:
Memorize
Psalm 57:1 or Psalm 57:10.
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Bible
Quiz – Psalm 57
Advanced
“Trick the Scholar” Round (Multiple Choice)
This
Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round is designed for serious Bible students who
enjoy close reading of Scripture. Psalm 57, written by David while fleeing from
Saul, contains powerful poetic imagery, repetition, and subtle details that can
easily be overlooked.
These
questions test careful observation, wording, and deeper understanding of Psalm
57.
Instructions
•
Each question has four options.
•
Choose the most accurate answer according to Psalm 57.
•
Some questions focus on exact wording or subtle details.
•
Answers with complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.
•
No peeking until you finish!
Quiz Questions
1.
In Psalm 57:1, David repeats which phrase at the beginning of his prayer?
A.
Deliver me, O God
B.
Hear me, O God
C.
Be merciful unto me, O God
D.
Save me, O Lord
2.
In Psalm 57:2, David cries out to God Most High who does what for him?
A.
Judges his enemies
B.
Performs all things for him
C.
Commands angels for him
D.
Guides him with wisdom
3.
According to Psalm 57:3, what does David say God will send forth?
A.
Justice and judgment
B.
Mercy and truth
C.
Power and glory
D.
Fire and deliverance
4.
In Psalm 57:4, what weapons are used metaphorically to describe the enemies’
speech?
A.
Spears and arrows
B.
Shields and swords
C.
Arrows and fire
D.
Spears and shields
5.
In Psalm 57:4, what is specifically described as “a sharp sword”?
A.
Their hands
B.
Their tongue
C.
Their teeth
D.
Their words
6.
According to Psalm 57:6, what happened to the pit dug by David’s enemies?
A.
David escaped from it
B.
God destroyed it
C.
They themselves fell into it
D.
It remained empty
7.
Which phrase about God’s exaltation appears twice in Psalm 57?
A.
The Lord reigns forever
B.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
C.
God is my refuge and fortress
D.
Let the righteous rejoice
8.
In Psalm 57:7, how does David describe his heart?
A.
Pure and faithful
B.
Ready and joyful
C.
Fixed and steadfast
D.
Strong and courageous
9.
According to Psalm 57:8, what does David say he will awaken?
A.
The morning sun
B.
The dawn
C.
The nations
D.
The mountains
10.
In Psalm 57:9, where does David say he will praise God?
A.
Among the kings
B.
Among the people and nations
C.
Among the priests
D.
Among the angels
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
C — Be merciful unto me, O God
Psalm
57:1
“Be
merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee:
yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities
be overpast.”
2.
B — Performs all things for him
Psalm
57:2
“I
will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.”
3.
B — Mercy and truth
Psalm
57:3
“He
shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow
me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.”
4.
A — Spears and arrows
Psalm
57:4
“My
soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the
sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp
sword.”
5.
B — Their tongue
Psalm
57:4
“...whose
teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.”
6.
C — They themselves fell into it
Psalm
57:6
“They
have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit
before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.”
7.
B — Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
Psalm
57:5
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.”
Psalm
57:11
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.”
8.
C — Fixed and steadfast
Psalm
57:7
“My
heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.”
9.
B — The dawn
Psalm
57:8
“Awake
up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.”
10.
B — Among the people and nations
Psalm
57:9
“I
will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the
nations.”
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Did this round trick the scholar in you?
Challenge
yourself further:
•
Read Psalm 57 aloud and notice the poetic repetition and imagery.
•
Share this advanced round with your Bible study group and see who notices the
details fastest.
Bible
Quiz – Psalm 57
Advanced
“Cross-Reference Trap” Round (Multiple Choice)
This
Cross-Reference Trap Round challenges you to connect Psalm 57 with other
passages in Scripture. Written by David while fleeing from Saul, Psalm 57
contains themes and imagery that echo throughout the Bible—refuge under God’s
wings, enemies falling into their own traps, and God’s mercy reaching the
heavens.
Some
answers require recognizing similar phrases or ideas elsewhere in Scripture, so
read carefully!
Instructions
•
Each question has four options.
•
Choose the passage that best cross-references or parallels Psalm 57.
•
Watch out for similar wording that appears in different psalms.
•
Answers and full reference verses appear after the quiz.
•
Try answering before checking your Bible!
Quiz Questions
1.
Psalm 57:1 speaks of taking refuge in “the shadow of God’s wings.” Which
passage expresses a very similar image of protection?
A.
Psalm 23:1
B.
Psalm 91:4
C.
Proverbs 3:5
D.
Isaiah 40:31
2.
Psalm 57:3 says God will send forth His “mercy and truth.” Which psalm also
closely pairs these two attributes of God?
A.
Psalm 85:10
B.
Psalm 1:1
C.
Psalm 150:6
D.
Psalm 8:1
3.
Psalm 57:4 describes enemies whose “tongue is a sharp sword.” Which psalm
similarly compares a tongue to a sharp weapon?
A.
Psalm 52:2
B.
Psalm 24:1
C.
Psalm 103:1
D.
Psalm 121:1
4.
Psalm 57:6 says the enemies dug a pit but fell into it themselves. Which
proverb teaches a similar principle?
A.
Proverbs 11:25
B.
Proverbs 26:27
C.
Proverbs 3:6
D.
Proverbs 15:1
5.
Psalm 57:5 declares, “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens.” Which other psalm
opens with a similar statement about God’s glory above the heavens?
A.
Psalm 8:1
B.
Psalm 19:1
C.
Psalm 46:1
D.
Psalm 150:1
6.
Psalm 57:7 says David’s heart is “fixed.” Which psalm echoes a similar
confidence and lack of fear?
A.
Psalm 112:7
B.
Psalm 32:1
C.
Psalm 73:1
D.
Psalm 6:1
7.
Psalm 57:8 mentions harp and psaltery in praise. Which psalm also calls for
praise using harp and similar instruments?
A.
Psalm 150
B.
Psalm 2
C.
Psalm 14
D.
Psalm 12
8.
Psalm 57:9 says David will praise God among the nations. Which New Testament
verse reflects this same idea?
A.
Romans 15:9
B.
Matthew 5:3
C.
John 3:16
D.
Hebrews 11:1
9.
Psalm 57:10 says God’s mercy reaches to the heavens. Which other psalm uses
nearly the same expression?
A.
Psalm 36:5
B.
Psalm 3:1
C.
Psalm 128:1
D.
Psalm 49:1
10.
Psalm 57 moves from distress to praise. Which psalm shows a very similar
pattern of lament turning to trust?
A.
Psalm 13
B.
Psalm 1
C.
Psalm 117
D.
Psalm 122
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
B — Psalm 91:4
Psalm
57:1
“Be
merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee:
yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities
be overpast.”
Psalm
91:4
“He
shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his
truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
2.
A — Psalm 85:10
Psalm
57:3
“...God
shall send forth his mercy and his truth.”
Psalm
85:10
“Mercy
and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
3.
A — Psalm 52:2
Psalm
57:4
“...whose
teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.”
Psalm
52:2
“Thy
tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.”
4.
B — Proverbs 26:27
Psalm
57:6
“They
have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen
themselves.”
Proverbs
26:27
“Whoso
diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return
upon him.”
5.
A — Psalm 8:1
Psalm
57:5
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.”
Psalm
8:1
“O
LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy
glory above the heavens.”
6.
A — Psalm 112:7
Psalm
57:7
“My
heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.”
Psalm
112:7
“He
shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
7.
A — Psalm 150
Psalm
57:8
“Awake
up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.”
Psalm
150:3
“Praise
him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.”
8.
A — Romans 15:9
Psalm
57:9
“I
will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the
nations.”
Epistle
to the Romans 15:9
“And
that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this
cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.”
9.
A — Psalm 36:5
Psalm
57:10
“For
thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
Psalm
36:5
“Thy
mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the
clouds.”
10.
A — Psalm 13
Psalm
13:1,5
“How
long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? … But I have trusted in thy mercy;
my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”
📖
How many cross-references did you recognize?
Try
these next challenges:
•
Read Psalm 57 and mark every image or phrase that appears elsewhere in the
Bible.
•
Test your group by turning these into a timed Bible-lookup challenge.
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