Bible Quiz – Psalm 59 (True/False)
Psalm
59, written by David, is a powerful cry for deliverance when he was surrounded
by enemies sent by Saul. This psalm reveals both fear and faith—showing us how
to turn anxiety into worship. Through this quiz, you’ll explore its verses
closely and uncover its rich meaning.
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Instructions
Read
each statement carefully.
Decide
whether it is True (T) or False (F).
Try
not to look at your Bible until you finish.
Answers
with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.
🔍 Quiz Section (True/False)
1.
David asks God to deliver him from his
enemies and protect him from those who rise against him.
2.
David says his enemies attack him
because of his sin.
3.
The psalm describes enemies lurking
like dogs around the city at night.
4.
David calls upon God as his strength
and refuge.
5.
David says God ignores the nations and
shows them mercy.
6.
The enemies boast and speak
arrogantly, thinking no one hears them.
7.
David expresses fear without any
confidence in God’s protection.
8.
The psalm includes a repeated refrain
about God being David’s defense.
9.
David asks God to destroy his enemies
immediately so they are forgotten.
10. David
ends the psalm with a song of praise to God’s mercy.
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
True
📖 Psalm 59:1 —
“Deliver me from mine enemies, O my
God: defend me from them that rise up against me.”
2.
False
📖 Psalm 59:3–4 —
“For, lo, they lie in wait for my
soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my
sin, O LORD. They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help
me, and behold.”
3.
True
📖 Psalm 59:6 —
“They return at evening: they make a
noise like a dog, and go round about the city.”
4.
True
📖 Psalm 59:9 —
“Because of his strength will I wait
upon thee: for God is my defence.”
5.
False
📖 Psalm 59:5 —
“Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts,
the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any
wicked transgressors. Selah.”
6.
True
📖 Psalm 59:7 —
“Behold, they belch out with their
mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?”
7.
False
📖 Psalm 59:16 —
“But I will sing of thy power; yea, I
will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and
refuge in the day of my trouble.”
8.
True
📖 Psalm 59:9, 17 —
“…for God is my defence.”
“Unto thee, O my strength, will I
sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.”
9.
False
📖 Psalm 59:11 —
“Slay them not, lest my people forget:
scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.”
10. True
📖 Psalm 59:17 —
“Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing:
for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.”
Take
a moment to reflect:
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Which verse spoke to you the most today?
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How can you respond like David—turning fear into faith?
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Bible Quiz – Psalm 59
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Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round (True/False)
This
advanced round dives into the subtleties of Psalm 59, a psalm of David written
during a time of danger from Saul. These statements are intentionally
tricky—pay attention to wording, repetition, and theological nuance.
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Instructions
Each
statement may contain partially correct wording—read very carefully.
Decide
whether it is True (T) or False (F).
Do
not rush—this round rewards precision.
Answers
with complete reference verses follow after the quiz.
🔍 Quiz Section (Advanced True/False)
1.
David asks God to “deliver” him,
“defend” him, and “save” him—all three words appear in the opening verses.
2.
David claims his enemies are both
“bloody men” and “workers of iniquity.”
3.
The psalm suggests that David’s
enemies are unaware that God hears their words.
4.
David asks God to “laugh” at the
nations, showing divine mockery.
5.
The phrase “God is my defence” appears
only once in the psalm.
6.
David asks God not to kill his enemies
immediately, but to scatter them instead.
7.
The enemies are described as returning
only once during the night like dogs.
8.
David says he will wait upon God
because of his own strength.
9.
The psalm alternates between lament
and praise, ending in confident worship.
10. David
refers to God explicitly as “my mercy” in the closing verse.
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
False
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Psalm 59:1–2 —
“Deliver
me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
Deliver
me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.”
(“Save”
appears, but not all three in the same opening expression as stated.)
2.
True
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Psalm 59:2 —
“Deliver
me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.”
3.
True
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Psalm 59:7 —
“Behold,
they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they,
doth hear?”
4.
True
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Psalm 59:8 —
“But
thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in
derision.”
5.
False
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Psalm 59:9, 17 —
“…for
God is my defence.”
“…for
God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.”
(The
phrase is repeated.)
6.
True
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Psalm 59:11 —
“Slay
them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them
down, O Lord our shield.”
7.
False
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Psalm 59:6, 14 —
“They
return at evening…”
“And
at evening let them return…”
(The
repetition emphasizes ongoing threat, not a single occurrence.)
8.
False
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Psalm 59:9 —
“Because
of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.”
9.
True
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Psalm 59:16 —
“But
I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning…”
(The
psalm moves from distress to confident praise.)
10. True
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Psalm 59:17 —
“Unto
thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my
mercy.”
How
did you do on this advanced round?
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Which question made you pause the longest?
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Did you notice patterns like repetition, contrast, or poetic structure?
Challenge
a friend or your Bible study group with this round—and see who truly reads
every word.✨
📖 Bible
Quiz – Psalm 59
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“Cross-Reference Trap” Round (True/False)
This
round is designed to trip up even seasoned readers. Many statements sound
biblical—and they are—but not all belong to Psalm 59. Written by David during
conflict with Saul, this psalm has distinct themes and wording. Can you spot
what truly belongs—and what comes from elsewhere?
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Instructions
Each
statement may be from Psalm 59 or from another part of Scripture.
Decide
whether it is True (T) (found in Psalm 59) or False (F) (from elsewhere).
Be
cautious—some are very similar in tone and language.
Answers
with complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.
🔍 Quiz Section (Cross-Reference Traps)
1.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not
want.”
2.
David asks God to deliver him from
“bloody men.”
3.
“In the shadow of thy wings will I
make my refuge.”
4.
The enemies are described as growling
like dogs and circling the city.
5.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.”
6.
David declares that God laughs at the
wicked.
7.
“Be merciful unto me, O God, be
merciful unto me.”
8.
David asks God not to slay his
enemies, but to scatter them.
9.
The psalm includes a declaration that
“God is my rock and my fortress.”
10. David
sings of God’s mercy in the morning.
Answers with Complete Reference Verses
1.
False
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Psalm 23:1 —
“The
LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
(Not
from Psalm 59)
2.
True
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Psalm 59:2 —
“Deliver
me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.”
3.
False
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Psalm 57:1 —
“…yea,
in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge…”
(Not
Psalm 59)
4.
True
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Psalm 59:6 —
“They
return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.”
5.
False
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Psalm 51:10 —
“Create
in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
(Not
Psalm 59)
6.
True
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Psalm 59:8 —
“But
thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in
derision.”
7.
False
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Psalm 57:1 —
“Be
merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me…”
(Not
Psalm 59)
8.
True
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Psalm 59:11 —
“Slay
them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them
down, O Lord our shield.”
9.
False
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Psalm 18:2 —
“The
LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer…”
(Not
Psalm 59)
10. True
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Psalm 59:16 —
“But
I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning…”
This
round separates familiarity from precision.
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Which verse almost fooled you?
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Did you notice how similar David’s language can be across different psalms?✨
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