Bible Quiz – Psalm 59 (Multiple Choice Questions) Theme: Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round

📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 59 (Multiple Choice Questions)

Theme: Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round – Can You Spot the Details?

This round is meant for experienced readers and scholars. Many questions include subtle wording traps, cross-references to other Psalms, and details that are easy to misremember. Only choose answers that accurately reflect Psalm 59.

📌 Instructions

Each question has four options.

Some options may be almost correct but are slightly altered—watch closely!

Answers with complete reference verses are provided at the end.

Take your time and read carefully—this is a true test of scripture knowledge.

📝 Multiple Choice Questions – “Trick the Scholar”

1. In Psalm 59, David asks God to deliver him from enemies. Which phrase correctly reflects his request?

A. “Deliver me from my friends, O God”

B. “Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God”

C. “Deliver me from all my troubles, O Lord”

D. “Deliver me from the nations that rise against me”

2. How does David describe the enemies’ intentions?

A. They are plotting evil without cause

B. They are acting righteously against him

C. They are speaking truth in judgment

D. They are returning blessings

3. Which detail about the enemies is accurate in Psalm 59?

A. They roar like lions during the day

B. They make a noise like dogs and go round the city at evening

C. They hide silently in the mountains

D. They chase David into the wilderness

4. David says God will laugh at his enemies. Which wording is exact?

A. “God laughs at the wicked and their plots”

B. “But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them”

C. “The Lord will mock all who rise against me”

D. “God derides the nations in His mercy”

5. Which phrase describes how David views God’s protection?

A. “God is my fortress and my refuge”

B. “God is my defense; in Him I will wait”

C. “God is my shepherd and my guide”

D. “God is my shield forever”

6. How does David commit to responding to God in Psalm 59?

A. He will whisper praises quietly at night

B. He will sing aloud of God’s power and mercy in the morning

C. He will fast and pray silently

D. He will write a scroll and send it to the temple

7. The enemies’ speech is described in Psalm 59. Which is exact?

A. “They murmur words of deceit and lies”

B. “Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips”

C. “Their tongues are like serpents and their hearts are hard”

D. “They speak peace but harbor war in their hearts”

8. Which description of the enemies’ return is correct?

A. They return in the morning silently

B. They return at evening and make a noise like a dog

C. They return at noon with bows and arrows

D. They return at midnight, hiding in the shadows

9. The psalm repeats a key image about the enemies. What is it?

A. Wolves prowling the mountains

B. Dogs roaming the city at night

C. Lions hunting in the fields

D. Serpents slithering in the valleys

10. Which of these is an accurate reflection of David’s closing commitment in Psalm 59?

A. He will meditate on God’s law all night

B. He will sing aloud of God’s mercy in the morning

C. He will build a monument to God’s justice

D. He will proclaim vengeance on his enemies

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

1. “Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God”

📖 “Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.” (Psalm 59:1)

2. They are plotting evil without cause

📖 “Not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.” (Psalm 59:3 – implying their plotting is unjust)

3. They make a noise like dogs and go round the city at evening

📖 “They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.” (Psalm 59:6)

4. “But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them”

📖 “But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.” (Psalm 59:8)

5. “God is my defense; in Him I will wait”

📖 “Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.” (Psalm 59:9)

6. He will sing aloud of God’s power and mercy in the morning

📖 “But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning.” (Psalm 59:16)

7. “Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips”

📖 “Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips…” (Psalm 59:7)

8. They return at evening and make a noise like a dog

📖 “They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.” (Psalm 59:6)

9. Dogs roaming the city at night

📖 “…they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.” (Psalm 59:6)

10. He will sing aloud of God’s mercy in the morning

📖 “But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning.” (Psalm 59:16)

This is the ultimate “trick-the-scholar” round for careful readers and advanced students of the Psalms. Challenge your Bible study group, friends, or class—see who really knows Psalm 59 by heart!