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

 

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

Psalm 85 is a profound prayer that moves from remembrance of God’s past mercy to a deep longing for renewed revival. It beautifully weaves together themes of forgiveness, restoration, righteousness, and peace.

This harder-level quiz will help you think more deeply about the meaning, flow, and spiritual message of the psalm.

 

📖 Instructions

Read each question carefully and reflect before answering.

Try to express answers in your own words based on Psalm 85.

After completing, compare your answers with the reference section.

Read the full verses to understand the context more deeply.

 

🧠 Quiz Questions (Harder Level)

 

1.        What past action of God toward His people is remembered at the beginning of the psalm, and why is it significant?

 

2.        What three major sins or conditions does God deal with in Psalm 85:2–3?

 

3.        What change in God’s attitude toward His people is requested in Psalm 85:4?

 

4.        What deep emotional question does the psalmist ask about God’s anger in Psalm 85:5?

 

5.        What is the central request of revival in Psalm 85:6, and what does it imply spiritually?

 

6.        How is salvation described in relation to those who fear God in Psalm 85:9?

 

7.        Explain the symbolic meeting of “steadfast love” and “faithfulness” in Psalm 85:10. What does it represent?

 

8.        What spiritual harmony is shown between “righteousness” and “peace” in Psalm 85:10?

 

9.        What role does righteousness play in the restoration described in Psalm 85:11–13?

 

10.  How does the psalm conclude in describing God’s direction and leadership over His people?

 

✨ Answers with Complete Reference Verses (Psalm 85)

 

1.        God restored the fortunes of Jacob, showing His mercy in the past.

📖 Psalm 85:1

“Lord, you were favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.”

 

2.        God forgave iniquity, covered sin, and turned away His wrath.

📖 Psalm 85:2–3

“Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah. Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.”

 

3.        The psalmist asks God to turn again and restore His people.

📖 Psalm 85:4

“Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.”

 

4.        The psalmist asks whether God will remain angry forever and prolong His anger.

📖 Psalm 85:5

“Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?”

 

5.        The request is for God to revive His people again so they may rejoice in Him.

📖 Psalm 85:6

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”

 

6.        God’s salvation is near to those who fear Him, bringing glory to the land.

📖 Psalm 85:9

“Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.”

 

7.        It represents the perfect union of God’s mercy and truth.

📖 Psalm 85:10

“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”

 

8.        It shows that divine justice and peace are no longer in conflict but in harmony.

📖 Psalm 85:10

“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”

 

9.        Righteousness comes down from heaven and prepares the way for blessing and fruitfulness.

📖 Psalm 85:11–13

“Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase. Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.”

 

10.  God Himself leads His people in righteousness, guiding their path forward.

📖 Psalm 85:13

“Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.”

 

If this deeper Psalm 85 quiz helped you understand God’s heart for restoration and peace, share it with someone who loves Scripture.

Keep studying the Psalms—each one carries a powerful message for renewal, faith, and spiritual growth.