Bible Quiz – Psalm 57 (True/False)
The
beautiful prayer of Psalm 57 is a heartfelt cry for mercy and protection.
Written by David when he fled from Saul, this psalm shows deep trust in God
even in times of danger.
This
quiz will test how closely you have read and remembered the words and themes of
this powerful psalm.
Instructions
•
Read each statement carefully.
•
Decide whether the statement is True or False based on Psalm 57.
•
Write down your answers before checking the answer section.
•
After the quiz, review the complete reference verses provided.
Quiz Questions (True or False)
1.
David begins the psalm by asking God
for mercy because he takes refuge in Him.
2.
David says he will hide in the shadow
of God's wings until the disaster has passed.
3.
The psalm says God sends help from
heaven and saves David.
4.
David describes his enemies as gentle
people who speak kindly.
5.
David says his soul is among lions.
6.
The enemies’ teeth are compared to
spears and arrows.
7.
David says their tongues are sharp
swords.
8.
David asks that God be exalted above
the heavens.
9.
David says his enemies prepared a trap
for him.
10. David
declares that his heart is steadfast and that he will sing praises.
11. David
calls upon his harp and lyre to awaken at dawn.
12. David
promises to praise God among the nations.
13. David
says God’s mercy reaches only as high as the mountains.
14. David
repeats the prayer that God be exalted above the heavens.
15. The
psalm ends with David asking for revenge against his enemies.
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
True
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.
True
Psalm
57:1
“Yea,
in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be
overpast.”
3.
True
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.
False
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.
True
Psalm
57:4
“My
soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire…”
6.
True
Psalm
57:4
“…whose
teeth are spears and arrows…”
7.
True
Psalm
57:4
“…and
their tongue a sharp sword.”
8.
True
Psalm
57:5
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.”
9.
True
Psalm
57:6
“They
have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit
before me…”
10.
True
Psalm
57:7
“My
heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.”
11.
True
Psalm
57:8
“Awake
up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.”
12.
True
Psalm
57:9
“I
will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the
nations.”
13.
False
Psalm
57:10
“For
thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
14.
True
Psalm
57:11
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.”
15.
False
The
psalm ends with praise and exaltation of God, not a request for revenge.
How
well did you do? Count your score and challenge a friend or Bible study group
with this Psalm 57 quiz!
Bible
Quiz: Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round – Psalm 57 (True/False)
Welcome
to the Advanced Round of our quiz on Psalm 57. This level is designed to
challenge even careful Bible readers. The statements may contain subtle wording
changes, partial quotations, or ideas that sound biblical but may not actually
appear in the psalm.
The
psalm, written by David while fleeing from Saul, moves from distress to
confident praise. Only careful attention to the text will help you spot the
correct answers.
Instructions
•
Read each statement slowly and carefully.
•
Decide whether the statement is True or False according to Psalm 57.
•
Some statements are intentionally tricky—watch for altered words or misplaced
phrases.
•
Write down your answers before checking the answer section.
Quiz Questions (True or False)
1.
David asks God for mercy twice in the
opening verse.
2.
David says he will hide under the
shadow of God’s wings forever.
3.
David says he will cry unto God who
performs all things for him.
4.
The psalm says God will send judgment
from heaven to destroy David’s enemies.
5.
David describes his enemies’ teeth as
spears and arrows.
6.
David says their tongues are like
poisoned arrows.
7.
David prays that God be exalted above
the heavens and that His glory be over all the earth.
8.
David says his enemies have prepared a
snare for his feet.
9.
David says the enemies themselves have
fallen into the pit they prepared.
10. David
declares that his heart is fixed and ready to sing praise.
11. David
calls his soul, harp, and psaltery to awake.
12. David
says he will awaken the dawn with his praise.
13. David
promises to praise God among the people and sing among the nations.
14. David
says God’s mercy reaches to the clouds.
15. The
psalm ends with the repeated declaration that God should be exalted above the
heavens.
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
True
Psalm
57:1
“Be
merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee…”
2.
False
David
says until the calamities are overpast, not forever.
Psalm
57:1
“…in
the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be
overpast.”
3.
True
Psalm
57:2
“I
will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.”
4.
False
God
sends mercy and truth, not judgment in this verse.
Psalm
57:3
“He
shall send from heaven, and save me… God shall send forth his mercy and his
truth.”
5.
True
Psalm
57:4
“…whose
teeth are spears and arrows…”
6.
False
The
psalm says their tongue is a sharp sword, not poisoned arrows.
Psalm
57:4
“…and
their tongue a sharp sword.”
7.
True
Psalm
57:5
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.”
8.
False
The
verse says a net, not a snare.
Psalm
57:6
“They
have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down…”
9.
True
Psalm
57:6
“…they
have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves.
Selah.”
10.
True
Psalm
57:7
“My
heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.”
11.
True
Psalm
57:8
“Awake
up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.”
12.
False
The
psalm says David himself will awake early, not that he will awaken the dawn.
Psalm
57:8
“I
myself will awake early.”
13.
True
Psalm
57:9
“I
will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the
nations.”
14.
True
Psalm
57:10
“For
thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
15.
True
Psalm
57:11
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.”
How
many tricky statements did you catch? Share this Advanced Psalm Challenge with
your Bible study group and see who can get a perfect score!
For
an extra challenge, read Psalm 57 aloud and try to recall the verses from
memory—just as David expressed his unwavering trust in God even in the midst of
danger.
Bible
Quiz: Cross-Reference Trap Round – Psalm 57 (True/False)
Welcome
to the Cross-Reference Trap Round based on Psalm 57. In this round, the statements
may sound very biblical—but some lines actually belong to other psalms or
passages in Scripture.
The
challenge is to determine whether each statement truly appears in Psalm 57,
traditionally attributed to David while hiding from Saul.
Only
careful readers will spot the differences!
Instructions
•
Read each statement carefully.
•
Decide whether it is True (found in Psalm 57) or False (from another part of
the Bible).
•
Many statements are close to actual verses but contain wording from other psalms.
•
Write down your answers before checking the answer section.
Quiz Questions (True or False)
1.
David asks God to be merciful because
his soul trusts in Him.
2.
David says God is his shepherd and
therefore he shall not want.
3.
David says he will take refuge in the
shadow of God’s wings until the calamities pass.
4.
David says God is his rock, fortress,
and deliverer.
5.
David says God will send help from
heaven and save him.
6.
David says his soul is among lions.
7.
David says the wicked bend their bows
to shoot their arrows secretly.
8.
David describes his enemies’ teeth as
spears and arrows.
9.
David asks God to be exalted above the
heavens and His glory above all the earth.
10. David
says the heavens declare the glory of God.
11. David
says his enemies prepared a net for his steps.
12. David
declares that his heart is fixed and he will sing and give praise.
13. David
says the Lord is his light and his salvation.
14. David
promises to praise God among the people and sing among the nations.
15. David
says God’s mercy is great unto the heavens and His truth unto the clouds.
Answers and Complete Reference Verses
1.
True
Psalm
57:1
“Be
merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee…”
2.
False
This
line comes from Psalm 23, not Psalm 57.
3.
True
Psalm
57:1
“…in
the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be
overpast.”
4.
False
This
wording belongs to Psalm 18.
5.
True
Psalm
57:3
“He
shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow
me up…”
6.
True
Psalm
57:4
“My
soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire…”
7.
False
This
description comes from Psalm 11, not Psalm 57.
8.
True
Psalm
57:4
“…whose
teeth are spears and arrows…”
9.
True
Psalm
57:5
“Be
thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.”
10.
False
This
verse comes from Psalm 19.
11.
True
Psalm
57:6
“They
have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down…”
12.
True
Psalm
57:7
“My
heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.”
13.
False
This
line is from Psalm 27.
14.
True
Psalm
57:9
“I
will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the
nations.”
15.
True
Psalm
57:10
“For
thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
How
many cross-reference traps did you catch? Try sharing this challenge with your
Bible study group and see who can spot the verses that truly belong to Psalm
57.
For
an extra challenge, compare the psalm with others written by David and see how
often similar imagery—like refuge, enemies, and praise—appears throughout the
Psalms!
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