Bible Quiz – Psalm 86 (Subjective Questions) with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 86 (Subjective Questions) with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse. 

Psalm 86 is a heartfelt prayer of King David filled with humility, trust, worship, and dependence on God’s mercy. In this psalm, David cries out for help during trouble while also praising God’s goodness, forgiveness, and unfailing love. This Bible quiz will help you reflect deeply on the powerful truths found in Psalm 86.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Try to answer from memory before checking the answers.

Use your Bible for deeper study and meditation.

The answers and complete reference verses are provided after the quiz section.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        What did David ask God to do because he was poor and needy?

 

2.        Why did David ask God to preserve his life?

 

3.        To whom did David cry all day long?

 

4.        What did David ask God to give joy to?

 

5.        According to Psalm 86, what is the Lord ready to do?

 

6.        What did David ask God to hear attentively?

 

7.        What did David say he would do in the day of trouble?

 

8.        What did David declare about the gods among the nations?

 

9.        What did David say all nations would eventually do before the Lord?

 

10.  What did David say God alone does?

 

11.  What did David ask God to teach him?

 

12.  What did David desire concerning his heart?

 

13.  With what did David promise to glorify God’s name forever?

 

14.  From where had God delivered David’s soul?

 

15.  What kind of people had risen against David?

 

16.  What did David say those violent men had not done concerning God?

 

17.  How is God described in Psalm 86:15?

 

18.  What two things did David ask God to give to His servant?

 

19.  What sign did David ask God to show him?

 

20.  Why would David’s enemies be ashamed when they saw God’s help?

 

Answers and Complete Reference Verses

 

1. What did David ask God to do because he was poor and needy?

Answer: David asked God to bow down His ear and hear him.

Reference Verse:

“Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.” — Psalm 86:1 (KJV)

 

2. Why did David ask God to preserve his life?

Answer: Because he was holy and trusted in God.

Reference Verse:

“Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.” — Psalm 86:2 (KJV)

 

3. To whom did David cry all day long?

Answer: He cried unto the Lord.

Reference Verse:

“Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.” — Psalm 86:3 (KJV)

 

4. What did David ask God to give joy to?

Answer: The soul of His servant.

Reference Verse:

“Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.” — Psalm 86:4 (KJV)

 

5. According to Psalm 86, what is the Lord ready to do?

Answer: The Lord is ready to forgive.

Reference Verse:

“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” — Psalm 86:5 (KJV)

 

6. What did David ask God to hear attentively?

Answer: The voice of his supplications.

Reference Verse:

“Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.” — Psalm 86:6 (KJV)

 

7. What did David say he would do in the day of trouble?

Answer: He would call upon God.

Reference Verse:

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.” — Psalm 86:7 (KJV)

 

8. What did David declare about the gods among the nations?

Answer: None among them is like the Lord.

Reference Verse:

“Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.” — Psalm 86:8 (KJV)

 

9. What did David say all nations would eventually do before the Lord?

Answer: They would worship and glorify His name.

Reference Verse:

“All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.” — Psalm 86:9 (KJV)

 

10. What did David say God alone does?

Answer: God alone does wondrous things.

Reference Verse:

“For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.” — Psalm 86:10 (KJV)

 

11. What did David ask God to teach him?

Answer: God’s way.

Reference Verse:

“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” — Psalm 86:11 (KJV)

 

12. What did David desire concerning his heart?

Answer: He wanted his heart united to fear God’s name.

Reference Verse:

“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” — Psalm 86:11 (KJV)

 

13. With what did David promise to glorify God’s name forever?

Answer: With all his heart.

Reference Verse:

“I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.” — Psalm 86:12 (KJV)

 

14. From where had God delivered David’s soul?

Answer: From the lowest hell.

Reference Verse:

“For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.” — Psalm 86:13 (KJV)

 

15. What kind of people had risen against David?

Answer: The proud and violent men.

Reference Verse:

“O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.” — Psalm 86:14 (KJV)

 

16. What did David say those violent men had not done concerning God?

Answer: They had not set God before them.

Reference Verse:

“O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.” — Psalm 86:14 (KJV)

 

17. How is God described in Psalm 86:15?

Answer: Full of compassion, gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in mercy and truth.

Reference Verse:

“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” — Psalm 86:15 (KJV)

 

18. What two things did David ask God to give to His servant?

Answer: Strength and salvation.

Reference Verse:

“O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.” — Psalm 86:16 (KJV)

 

19. What sign did David ask God to show him?

Answer: A token for good.

Reference Verse:

“Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.” — Psalm 86:17 (KJV)

 

20. Why would David’s enemies be ashamed when they saw God’s help?

Answer: Because the Lord had helped and comforted him.

Reference Verse:

“Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.” — Psalm 86:17 (KJV)

 

How many questions were you able to answer correctly? Psalm 86 reminds us that God hears prayer, forgives generously, and comforts those who trust in Him. Continue studying the Psalms to grow deeper in faith and understanding.

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Bible Quiz – Psalm 86 (Subjective Questions)

Level 2

 

Psalm 86 reveals David’s deep dependence on God during times of trouble. This psalm is rich with themes of mercy, worship, forgiveness, guidance, and trust. In this Level 2 quiz, the questions are a little more challenging and designed to help you study Psalm 86 more carefully and thoughtfully.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Answer from memory if possible.

Check the answers and reference verses after completing the quiz.

Use this study to strengthen your understanding of God’s character and David’s prayer life.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        What reason did David give for asking the Lord to hear him in Psalm 86:1?

 

2.        How did David describe himself when asking God to preserve his soul?

 

3.        What title did David repeatedly use while addressing God throughout this psalm?

 

4.        What did David lift up unto the Lord?

 

5.        What quality of God is connected with those who call upon Him?

 

6.        What confidence did David express about God answering prayer?

 

7.        According to David, how do God’s works compare with others?

 

8.        What did David say the nations God made would eventually do?

 

9.        What statement in Psalm 86 declares the uniqueness of God?

 

10.  What two requests did David make in Psalm 86:11 concerning his spiritual life?

 

11.  How long did David say he would glorify God’s name?

 

12.  What attribute of God toward David was described as “great”?

 

13.  What danger had God rescued David from?

 

14.  Who sought after David’s soul?

 

15.  What accusation did David make against the violent men?

 

16.  Which verse describes God as compassionate and gracious?

 

17.  What relationship did David emphasize when calling himself “the son of thine handmaid”?

 

18.  What did David request as evidence of God’s favor?

 

19.  What would happen to those who hated David when they saw God’s help?

 

20.  Which verse combines both help and comfort from the Lord?

 

Answers and Complete Reference Verses

 

1. What reason did David give for asking the Lord to hear him in Psalm 86:1?

Answer: Because he was poor and needy.

Reference Verse:

“Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.” — Psalm 86:1 (KJV)

 

2. How did David describe himself when asking God to preserve his soul?

Answer: He described himself as holy and God’s servant who trusted in Him.

Reference Verse:

“Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.” — Psalm 86:2 (KJV)

 

3. What title did David repeatedly use while addressing God throughout this psalm?

Answer: “O Lord.”

Reference Verse:

“Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.” — Psalm 86:3 (KJV)

 

4. What did David lift up unto the Lord?

Answer: His soul.

Reference Verse:

“Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.” — Psalm 86:4 (KJV)

 

5. What quality of God is connected with those who call upon Him?

Answer: God is plenteous in mercy toward them.

Reference Verse:

“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” — Psalm 86:5 (KJV)

 

6. What confidence did David express about God answering prayer?

Answer: David believed God would answer him in the day of trouble.

Reference Verse:

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.” — Psalm 86:7 (KJV)

 

7. According to David, how do God’s works compare with others?

Answer: There are no works like God’s works.

Reference Verse:

“Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.” — Psalm 86:8 (KJV)

 

8. What did David say the nations God made would eventually do?

Answer: They would come and worship before the Lord and glorify His name.

Reference Verse:

“All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.” — Psalm 86:9 (KJV)

 

9. What statement in Psalm 86 declares the uniqueness of God?

Answer: “Thou art God alone.”

Reference Verse:

“For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.” — Psalm 86:10 (KJV)

 

10. What two requests did David make in Psalm 86:11 concerning his spiritual life?

Answer: He asked God to teach him His way and unite his heart to fear God’s name.

Reference Verse:

“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” — Psalm 86:11 (KJV)

 

11. How long did David say he would glorify God’s name?

Answer: Forevermore.

Reference Verse:

“I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.” — Psalm 86:12 (KJV)

 

12. What attribute of God toward David was described as “great”?

Answer: God’s mercy.

Reference Verse:

“For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.” — Psalm 86:13 (KJV)

 

13. What danger had God rescued David from?

Answer: From the lowest hell.

Reference Verse:

“For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.” — Psalm 86:13 (KJV)

 

14. Who sought after David’s soul?

Answer: Assemblies of violent men.

Reference Verse:

“O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.” — Psalm 86:14 (KJV)

 

15. What accusation did David make against the violent men?

Answer: They had not set God before them.

Reference Verse:

“O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.” — Psalm 86:14 (KJV)

 

16. Which verse describes God as compassionate and gracious?

Answer: Psalm 86:15.

Reference Verse:

“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” — Psalm 86:15 (KJV)

 

17. What relationship did David emphasize when calling himself “the son of thine handmaid”?

Answer: His humble relationship as God’s servant.

Reference Verse:

“O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.” — Psalm 86:16 (KJV)

 

18. What did David request as evidence of God’s favor?

Answer: A token for good.

Reference Verse:

“Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.” — Psalm 86:17 (KJV)

 

19. What would happen to those who hated David when they saw God’s help?

Answer: They would be ashamed.

Reference Verse:

“Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.” — Psalm 86:17 (KJV)

 

20. Which verse combines both help and comfort from the Lord?

Answer: Psalm 86:17.

Reference Verse:

“Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.” — Psalm 86:17 (KJV)

 

Psalm 86 teaches us to pray with humility, trust God’s mercy, and worship Him wholeheartedly even during difficult times. David’s prayer reminds believers that God listens, answers, helps, and comforts His people.

Challenge your friends, family members, Bible study groups, or church community with this Level 2 quiz and continue growing in the knowledge of God’s Word!

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 86 (Subjective Questions)

Level 3

 

Psalm 86 is one of David’s most personal and passionate prayers. In this psalm, David appeals to God’s mercy, praises His unmatched greatness, and asks for an undivided heart devoted to the Lord. This Level 3 quiz is designed to challenge your understanding of the deeper themes, expressions, and truths found in Psalm 86.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully and answer thoughtfully.

Many questions focus on specific wording and spiritual meaning from the psalm.

Complete the quiz before checking the answers and reference verses.

Use this study to deepen your prayer life and trust in God.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        What two conditions did David mention about himself in the opening verse of Psalm 86?

 

2.        What did David ask God to preserve, and on what basis did he make that request?

 

3.        What continual action did David say he practiced toward the Lord daily?

 

4.        What request did David make concerning the soul of God’s servant?

 

5.        According to Psalm 86:5, what three qualities of the Lord are emphasized?

 

6.        What did David ask God to attend to in Psalm 86:6?

 

7.        What assurance did David have about God during his day of trouble?

 

8.        What comparison did David make regarding the gods and the works attributed to them?

 

9.        What future act of worship involving all nations is prophesied in Psalm 86?

 

10.  What reason did David give for declaring that God alone is God?

 

11.  What commitment did David make after asking God to teach him His way?

 

12.  What specific request did David make regarding his heart?

 

13.  In what manner did David promise to praise the Lord?

 

14.  What had God delivered David’s soul from according to Psalm 86:13?

 

15.  What three descriptions are given of those who rose against David?

 

16.  According to Psalm 86:14, what attitude did David’s enemies have toward God?

 

17.  List the five attributes of God mentioned in Psalm 86:15.

 

18.  What two blessings did David ask God to grant him in Psalm 86:16?

 

19.  Why did David ask for a token for good?

 

20.  What two things did David say the Lord had done for him at the end of the psalm?

 

Answers and Complete Reference Verses

 

1. What two conditions did David mention about himself in the opening verse of Psalm 86?

Answer: He said he was poor and needy.

Reference Verse:

“Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.” — Psalm 86:1 (KJV)

 

2. What did David ask God to preserve, and on what basis did he make that request?

Answer: He asked God to preserve his soul because he trusted in God and was His servant.

Reference Verse:

“Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.” — Psalm 86:2 (KJV)

 

3. What continual action did David say he practiced toward the Lord daily?

Answer: He cried unto the Lord daily.

Reference Verse:

“Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.” — Psalm 86:3 (KJV)

 

4. What request did David make concerning the soul of God’s servant?

Answer: He asked God to rejoice the soul of His servant.

Reference Verse:

“Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.” — Psalm 86:4 (KJV)

 

5. According to Psalm 86:5, what three qualities of the Lord are emphasized?

Answer: The Lord is good, ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy.

Reference Verse:

“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” — Psalm 86:5 (KJV)

 

6. What did David ask God to attend to in Psalm 86:6?

Answer: The voice of his supplications.

Reference Verse:

“Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.” — Psalm 86:6 (KJV)

 

7. What assurance did David have about God during his day of trouble?

Answer: He believed God would answer him.

Reference Verse:

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.” — Psalm 86:7 (KJV)

 

8. What comparison did David make regarding the gods and the works attributed to them?

Answer: None of the gods were like the Lord, and none of their works were like His works.

Reference Verse:

“Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.” — Psalm 86:8 (KJV)

 

9. What future act of worship involving all nations is prophesied in Psalm 86?

Answer: All nations will come, worship before the Lord, and glorify His name.

Reference Verse:

“All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.” — Psalm 86:9 (KJV)

 

10. What reason did David give for declaring that God alone is God?

Answer: Because He is great and does wondrous things.

Reference Verse:

“For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.” — Psalm 86:10 (KJV)

 

11. What commitment did David make after asking God to teach him His way?

Answer: He committed to walk in God’s truth.

Reference Verse:

“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” — Psalm 86:11 (KJV)

 

12. What specific request did David make regarding his heart?

Answer: He asked God to unite his heart to fear His name.

Reference Verse:

“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” — Psalm 86:11 (KJV)

 

13. In what manner did David promise to praise the Lord?

Answer: With all his heart and forevermore.

Reference Verse:

“I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.” — Psalm 86:12 (KJV)

 

14. What had God delivered David’s soul from according to Psalm 86:13?

Answer: From the lowest hell.

Reference Verse:

“For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.” — Psalm 86:13 (KJV)

 

15. What three descriptions are given of those who rose against David?

Answer: They were proud, violent, and gathered in assemblies seeking his soul.

Reference Verse:

“O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.” — Psalm 86:14 (KJV)

 

16. According to Psalm 86:14, what attitude did David’s enemies have toward God?

Answer: They did not set God before them.

Reference Verse:

“O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.” — Psalm 86:14 (KJV)

 

17. List the five attributes of God mentioned in Psalm 86:15.

Answer: God is full of compassion, gracious, longsuffering, plenteous in mercy, and plenteous in truth.

Reference Verse:

“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” — Psalm 86:15 (KJV)

 

18. What two blessings did David ask God to grant him in Psalm 86:16?

Answer: Strength and salvation.

Reference Verse:

“O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.” — Psalm 86:16 (KJV)

 

19. Why did David ask for a token for good?

Answer: So that those who hated him would see it and be ashamed.

Reference Verse:

“Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.” — Psalm 86:17 (KJV)

 

20. What two things did David say the Lord had done for him at the end of the psalm?

Answer: The Lord had helped him and comforted him.

Reference Verse:

“Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.” — Psalm 86:17 (KJV)

 

Psalm 86 beautifully teaches believers how to seek God with humility, confidence, and wholehearted devotion. David’s prayer encourages us to trust in God’s mercy, walk in His truth, and worship Him above all others.

Share this Level 3 quiz with your Bible study group, church fellowship, family, or friends and continue exploring the richness of God’s Word together!