Bible Quiz – Psalm 58 (Subjective Questions)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 58 (Subjective Questions) 

The Book of Book of Psalms contains many prayers and songs that express both praise and deep concern for justice. Psalm 58 is a powerful prayer of King David, where he speaks against corrupt rulers and asks God to bring justice to the wicked.

This quiz explores the meaning, imagery, and moral lessons found in Psalm 58. The questions are subjective, encouraging reflection and understanding rather than simple memorization.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Answer in your own words based on your understanding of Psalm 58.

Think about the spiritual message and imagery used in the passage.

After completing the quiz, check the answers and full reference verses provided below.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        According to the psalmist, how are human judges challenged regarding their fairness and righteousness?

 

2.        What does the psalm say about the wicked from the time they are born?

 

3.        Which animal is used as a comparison to describe the wicked people’s refusal to listen?

 

4.        What request does the psalmist make regarding the teeth of the wicked?

 

5.        What natural images are used to describe how the wicked should disappear or fade away?

 

6.        What unusual image involving a snail is used to illustrate the fate of the wicked?

 

7.        How does the psalm describe the sudden destruction that should come upon the wicked before their plans succeed?

 

8.        According to the psalm, how will the righteous react when they see God’s justice?

 

9.        What symbolic action is mentioned about washing feet in the blood of the wicked?

 

10.  What final conclusion will people make about God and His justice on earth?

 

Answers and Reference Verses

 

1.

The psalmist questions whether rulers truly speak righteousness and judge people fairly.

Reference Verse:

“Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?”

— Psalm 58:1

 

2.

The wicked are described as going astray from birth and speaking lies from a very early age.

Reference Verse:

“The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.”

— Psalm 58:3

 

3.

They are compared to a deaf cobra (adder) that refuses to listen to the voice of charmers.

Reference Verse:

“They are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear; which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.”

— Psalm 58:4–5

 

4.

The psalmist asks God to break the teeth of the wicked and the fangs of young lions.

Reference Verse:

“Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O LORD.”

— Psalm 58:6

 

5.

The wicked are compared to water that runs away and arrows that become useless or broken.

Reference Verse:

“Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.”

— Psalm 58:7

 

6.

The wicked are compared to a snail that melts away as it moves.

Reference Verse:

“As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away…”

— Psalm 58:8

 

7.

The psalm says destruction should come suddenly, like a whirlwind carrying away thorns before a cooking pot can even feel the heat.

Reference Verse:

“Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath.”

— Psalm 58:9

 

8.

The righteous will rejoice when they witness God’s justice against the wicked.

Reference Verse:

“The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.”

— Psalm 58:10

 

9.

The imagery of washing feet in the blood of the wicked symbolizes the complete victory of righteousness over evil.

Reference Verse:

“The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.”

— Psalm 58:10

 

10.

People will acknowledge that the righteous are rewarded and that God truly judges the earth.

Reference Verse:

“So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.”

— Psalm 58:11

 

How well did you do? Try reading Psalm 58 again and reflect on its strong message about truth, justice, and God’s righteous judgment.

Share this quiz with friends, family, or your Bible study group and see who understands the powerful imagery of Psalm 58 the best! 📖✨