Bible Quiz – Psalm 62 (Multiple Choice Questions)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 62 (Multiple Choice Questions) 

Psalm 62 is a powerful declaration of unwavering trust in God. It reminds us to rest in Him, reject dependence on worldly security, and anchor our hope in His unchanging character. This quiz will help you explore the depth of this psalm while testing your understanding.

 

📝 Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D) — choose the correct one.

Do not rush; reflect on the meaning behind each verse.

Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

Try answering first without looking at your Bible, then cross-check.

 

❓ Multiple Choice Questions

 

1.

What does the psalmist say his soul does toward God?

A. Cries loudly

B. Waits silently

C. Fears greatly

D. Questions constantly

 

2.

From whom comes salvation according to the psalm?

A. Kings

B. Armies

C. God alone

D. Wise men

 

3.

God is described as which of the following?

A. A judge and warrior only

B. A rock and salvation

C. A fire and storm

D. A shepherd only

 

4.

What will NOT greatly happen to the one who trusts in God?

A. They will rejoice

B. They will prosper

C. They will be greatly shaken

D. They will speak wisdom

 

5.

How does the psalmist describe his enemies?

A. Faithful warriors

B. Broken arrows

C. A leaning wall and tottering fence

D. Roaring lions

 

6.

What do the enemies delight in?

A. Truth

B. Peace

C. Lies

D. Justice

 

7.

What does the psalmist encourage his soul to do again?

A. Rise and fight

B. Wait silently for God

C. Run away

D. Seek help from others

 

8.

Where does the psalmist say his expectation comes from?

A. His own strength

B. His friends

C. God

D. His experience

 

9.

What are people encouraged to do at all times?

A. Work hard

B. Trust in God

C. Build wealth

D. Travel far

 

10.

What should people do with their hearts before God?

A. Hide them

B. Harden them

C. Pour them out

D. Guard them carefully

 

11.

How are people of low and high degree described?

A. Strong and weak

B. Vanity and a lie

C. Wise and foolish

D. Rich and poor

 

12.

What does the psalm warn against setting your heart on?

A. Wisdom

B. Faith

C. Riches

D. Prayer

 

13.

How many times has God spoken according to the psalmist?

A. Once

B. Twice

C. Three times

D. Many times

 

14.

What belongs to God?

A. Wisdom

B. Glory

C. Power

D. Riches

 

15.

What does the Lord render to each person?

A. According to their wealth

B. According to their words

C. According to their work

D. According to their status

 

Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. B — Waits silently

“Truly my soul silently waits for God…” (Psalm 62:1)

 

2. C — God alone

“…From Him comes my salvation.” (Psalm 62:1)

 

3. B — A rock and salvation

“He only is my rock and my salvation…” (Psalm 62:2)

 

4. C — They will be greatly shaken

“…I shall not be greatly moved.” (Psalm 62:2)

 

5. C — A leaning wall and tottering fence

“…Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.” (Psalm 62:3)

 

6. C — Lies

“…They delight in lies…” (Psalm 62:4)

 

7. B — Wait silently for God

“My soul, wait silently for God alone…” (Psalm 62:5)

 

8. C — God

“…For my expectation is from Him.” (Psalm 62:5)

 

9. B — Trust in God

“Trust in Him at all times, you people…” (Psalm 62:8)

 

10. C — Pour them out

“…Pour out your heart before Him…” (Psalm 62:8)

 

11. B — Vanity and a lie

“…Men of low degree are a vapor, men of high degree are a lie…” (Psalm 62:9)

 

12. C — Riches

“…If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.” (Psalm 62:10)

 

13. B — Twice

“God has spoken once, twice I have heard this…” (Psalm 62:11)

 

14. C — Power

“…That power belongs to God.” (Psalm 62:11)

 

15. C — According to their work

“…For You render to each one according to his work.” (Psalm 62:12)

 

If this quiz helped you reflect on trusting God more deeply, don’t stop here.

👉 Try memorizing Psalm 62:1–2 this week.

👉 Share this quiz with your Bible group or friends.

👉 Challenge yourself: Can you turn this psalm into a personal prayer?

 

📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 62

🧠 Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round

 

This round goes beyond surface reading. The questions are intentionally subtle—watch for repeated phrases, contrasts, and precise wording. Even familiar verses may surprise you!

 

📝 Instructions

Choose the best answer (A–D).

Read each option carefully—some are almost correct.

Pay attention to exact phrasing and repetition in the psalm.

Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

❓ Advanced Multiple Choice Questions

 

1.

Which word is repeated to emphasize exclusivity in trusting God?

A. Truly

B. Only

C. Surely

D. Alone

 

2.

What subtle difference appears between verses 1 and 5 regarding the soul?

A. One speaks of silence, the other of speaking

B. One is a declaration, the other a self-exhortation

C. One mentions fear, the other courage

D. There is no difference

 

3.

What is the difference between “shall not be greatly moved” (v.2) and “shall not be moved” (v.6)?

A. No difference in meaning

B. The second is weaker

C. The second shows stronger confidence

D. The first is stronger

 

4.

What is the posture of the enemies described in verse 3?

A. Standing firm

B. Running away

C. Already unstable

D. Completely destroyed

 

5.

What contradiction defines the enemies’ behavior in verse 4?

A. They fight but surrender

B. They bless outwardly but curse inwardly

C. They speak truth but act falsely

D. They hide but boast

 

6.

What key word connects verses 7 and 8 thematically?

A. Strength

B. Refuge

C. Glory

D. Salvation

 

7.

In verse 8, what is the sequence of action encouraged?

A. Pray → Trust → Speak

B. Trust → Pour out heart → Recognize refuge

C. Wait → Work → Rest

D. Believe → Fight → Win

 

8.

What literary device is used in describing men of low and high degree (v.9)?

A. Metaphor only

B. Hyperbole only

C. Contrast and parallelism

D. Symbolism only

 

9.

What surprising comparison is made about people when weighed on a scale?

A. They are heavier than gold

B. They are equal in value

C. They are lighter than vapor

D. They are like mountains

 

10.

Which pair of sins is warned against in verse 10?

A. Pride and anger

B. Theft and lying

C. Oppression and robbery

D. Envy and greed

 

11.

What is the subtle warning about riches in verse 10?

A. Riches are evil

B. Riches will disappear

C. Do not trust in increasing riches

D. Avoid earning wealth

 

12.

What does “God has spoken once, twice I have heard this” imply?

A. God changes His mind

B. The psalmist is uncertain

C. Repetition for emphasis and certainty

D. Two different messages

 

13.

Which two attributes of God are paired in the final verses?

A. Wisdom and justice

B. Power and mercy

C. Glory and holiness

D. Strength and wrath

 

14.

What tension is resolved in verse 12?

A. Justice vs. mercy

B. Faith vs. works

C. Power vs. weakness

D. Wealth vs. poverty

 

15.

What is the overarching “hidden lesson” of Psalm 62?

A. Work hard and succeed

B. Trust God privately but not publicly

C. Rest completely in God while rejecting false securities

D. Avoid enemies at all costs

 

Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. B — Only

“He only is my rock and my salvation…” (Psalm 62:2)

 

2. B — One is a declaration, the other a self-exhortation

“Truly my soul silently waits for God…” (Psalm 62:1)

“My soul, wait silently for God alone…” (Psalm 62:5)

 

3. C — The second shows stronger confidence

“…I shall not be greatly moved.” (Psalm 62:2)

“…I shall not be moved.” (Psalm 62:6)

 

4. C — Already unstable

“…Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.” (Psalm 62:3)

 

5. B — They bless outwardly but curse inwardly

“They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.” (Psalm 62:4)

 

6. B — Refuge

“…God is my refuge.” (Psalm 62:7)

“…God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8)

 

7. B — Trust → Pour out heart → Recognize refuge

“Trust in Him at all times… Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8)

 

8. C — Contrast and parallelism

“…Men of low degree are a vapor, men of high degree are a lie…” (Psalm 62:9)

 

9. C — They are lighter than vapor

“…If they are weighed on the scales, they are altogether lighter than vapor.” (Psalm 62:9)

 

10. C — Oppression and robbery

“Do not trust in oppression, nor vainly hope in robbery…” (Psalm 62:10)

 

11. C — Do not trust in increasing riches

“…If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.” (Psalm 62:10)

 

12. C — Repetition for emphasis and certainty

“God has spoken once, twice I have heard this…” (Psalm 62:11)

 

13. B — Power and mercy

“…Power belongs to God. Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy…” (Psalm 62:11–12)

 

14. A — Justice vs. mercy

“…For You render to each one according to his work.” (Psalm 62:12)

 

15. C — Rest completely in God while rejecting false securities

(Theme drawn from the entire Psalm 62)

 

You’ve just tackled a scholar-level challenge—well done!

👉 Want to go even deeper? Try identifying every repetition of “only” in the psalm and reflect on its meaning.

👉 Share this round with someone who really knows Scripture and compare scores.

 

📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 62

🔍 Cross-Reference Trap Round

 

This round is designed to test not just your memory of Psalm 62, but your ability to distinguish it from similar-sounding verses elsewhere in Scripture. Many options are real Bible phrases—but only one is actually from Psalm 62.

 

📝 Instructions

Choose the option that is specifically found in Psalm 62.

All other options are valid Bible verses—but from different chapters/books.

Don’t rely on familiarity—focus on precision.

Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

❓ Cross-Reference Multiple Choice Questions

 

1.

Which phrase is from Psalm 62?

A. “Be still, and know that I am God”

B. “My soul waits silently for God alone”

C. “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage”

D. “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him”

 

2.

Which description of God appears in Psalm 62?

A. “The Lord is my shepherd”

B. “God is our refuge and strength”

C. “He only is my rock and my salvation”

D. “The Lord is my light and my salvation”

 

3.

Which statement about enemies is from Psalm 62?

A. “They sharpen their tongues like a serpent”

B. “They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly”

C. “They encamp against me”

D. “They dig a pit before me”

 

4.

Which instruction is found in Psalm 62?

A. “Cast your burden on the Lord”

B. “Trust in Him at all times, you people”

C. “Commit your way to the Lord”

D. “Delight yourself also in the Lord”

 

5.

Which phrase about the heart belongs to Psalm 62?

A. “Create in me a clean heart”

B. “Your word I have hidden in my heart”

C. “Pour out your heart before Him”

D. “My heart rejoices in the Lord”

 

6.

Which comparison about people is from Psalm 62?

A. “All flesh is grass”

B. “Man is like a breath”

C. “They are altogether lighter than vapor”

D. “His days are like a shadow”

 

7.

Which warning is found in Psalm 62?

A. “Do not fret because of evildoers”

B. “Put not your trust in princes”

C. “Do not trust in oppression, nor vainly hope in robbery”

D. “Do not be wise in your own eyes”

 

8.

Which statement about riches is from Psalm 62?

A. “The blessing of the Lord makes one rich”

B. “Riches do not profit in the day of wrath”

C. “If riches increase, do not set your heart on them”

D. “Better is a little with righteousness”

 

9.

Which phrase about God’s speech appears in Psalm 62?

A. “Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven”

B. “God has spoken once, twice I have heard this”

C. “The voice of the Lord is powerful”

D. “Your word is a lamp to my feet”

 

10.

Which attribute is directly stated to belong to God in Psalm 62?

A. Wisdom belongs to God

B. Power belongs to God

C. Glory belongs to God

D. Holiness belongs to God

 

11.

Which pairing is found in Psalm 62?

A. Grace and truth

B. Mercy and truth

C. Power and mercy

D. Justice and peace

 

12.

Which concluding truth is from Psalm 62?

A. “The Lord is righteous in all His ways”

B. “He remembers that we are dust”

C. “You render to each one according to his work”

D. “His mercy endures forever”

 

13.

Which repeated idea is unique in wording to Psalm 62?

A. Waiting patiently

B. Trusting in the Lord

C. God only / alone as source

D. Praising God continually

 

14.

Which metaphor for instability is from Psalm 62?

A. “Like chaff which the wind drives away”

B. “Like a fading flower”

C. “Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence”

D. “Like smoke that vanishes”

 

15.

Which invitation is specifically from Psalm 62?

A. “Come to Me, all you who labor”

B. “Taste and see that the Lord is good”

C. “Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us”

D. “Seek the Lord while He may be found”

 

Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. B —

“Truly my soul silently waits for God…” (Psalm 62:1)

 

2. C —

“He only is my rock and my salvation…” (Psalm 62:2)

 

3. B —

“They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.” (Psalm 62:4)

 

4. B —

“Trust in Him at all times, you people…” (Psalm 62:8)

 

5. C —

“Pour out your heart before Him…” (Psalm 62:8)

 

6. C —

“…They are altogether lighter than vapor.” (Psalm 62:9)

 

7. C —

“Do not trust in oppression, nor vainly hope in robbery…” (Psalm 62:10)

 

8. C —

“…If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.” (Psalm 62:10)

 

9. B —

“God has spoken once, twice I have heard this…” (Psalm 62:11)

 

10. B —

“…Power belongs to God.” (Psalm 62:11)

 

11. C —

“…Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy…” (Psalm 62:12)

 

12. C —

“…For You render to each one according to his work.” (Psalm 62:12)

 

13. C —

“He only…” / “God alone…” (Repeated throughout Psalm 62)

 

14. C —

“…Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.” (Psalm 62:3)

 

15. C —

“Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8)

 

This round sharpens a rare skill—rightly dividing Scripture with precision.

👉 Try creating your own “trap questions” from another Psalm.

👉 Challenge your group: Can they spot the difference between similar verses?