Bible Quiz – Psalm 85 (Multiple Choice Questions) Harder Level with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 85 (Multiple Choice Questions) Harder Level with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse. 

Psalm 85 is a profound prayer for revival, forgiveness, and national restoration. In this chapter, the psalmist reflects on past deliverance and pleads for renewed mercy. This harder-level quiz is designed to test deeper understanding of its themes, language, and spiritual meaning.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully

Choose the most accurate answer

Try not to guess—think through the meaning of the passage

Answers are provided after the quiz section

 

Quiz Questions (Psalm 85 – Harder Level)

 

1. According to Psalm 85:1, what did God show to His land?

A) Judgment

B) Favor

C) Destruction

D) Silence

 

2. What did God do regarding the iniquity of His people (Psalm 85:2)?

A) Increased it

B) Ignored it

C) Forgave it

D) Punished it twice

 

3. What does the psalmist ask God to turn away from in Psalm 85:3?

A) His glory

B) His wrath

C) His angels

D) His creation

 

4. In Psalm 85:4, what does the psalmist ask God to do?

A) Lead them to war

B) Turn them again

C) Scatter them

D) Forget them

 

5. What question is asked about God’s anger in Psalm 85:5?

A) Will it last forever?

B) Will it increase?

C) Will it disappear?

D) Will it change direction?

 

6. What does Psalm 85:6 request God to do?

A) Hide His face forever

B) Kill the enemies

C) Revive His people

D) Destroy the earth

 

7. What is the purpose of God showing His mercy according to Psalm 85:7?

A) To bring riches

B) To save His people

C) To confuse nations

D) To increase fear

 

8. What two qualities are said to “meet together” in Psalm 85:10?

A) Fire and wind

B) Mercy and truth

C) Strength and power

D) Law and punishment

 

9. What is said to “kiss each other” in Psalm 85:10?

A) Heaven and earth

B) Righteousness and peace

C) Sun and stars

D) King and prophet

 

10. What does Psalm 85:12 suggest will happen when God blesses the land?

A) Famine will increase

B) The land will yield its increase

C) People will scatter

D) Cities will fall

 

Answers

 

1.        B) Favor

 

2.        C) Forgave it

 

3.        B) His wrath

 

4.        B) Turn them again

 

5.        A) Will it last forever?

 

6.        C) Revive His people

 

7.        B) To save His people

 

8.        B) Mercy and truth

 

9.        B) Righteousness and peace

 

10.  B) The land will yield its increase

 

Complete Reference Verse (Psalm 85 – Key Themes)

Psalm 85 focuses on God’s mercy, restoration, and promise of renewal:

 

God shows favor to His land and restores His people

He forgives iniquity and turns away His anger

The psalmist pleads for revival and renewed life

A powerful harmony is described: mercy and truth meet, righteousness and peace embrace

God’s blessing brings fruitfulness and prosperity to the land

 

Key Verse Idea (Psalm 85:10–12):

“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. The Lord will give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.”

 

If you enjoyed this harder-level Bible quiz, share it with friends or your Bible study group.

Keep exploring Scripture through quizzes like this to deepen your understanding and grow spiritually each day.