Bible Quiz – Psalm 137 (True/False)
Psalm 137 is a heartfelt song of sorrow,
remembrance, and longing. It reflects the emotions of the Israelites during
their exile in Babylon as they remembered Jerusalem and mourned the loss of
their homeland. This psalm teaches us about faithfulness to God, remembering
His blessings, and trusting Him even in times of suffering.
Test your knowledge with these 15 True/False
questions based on Psalm 137.
Instructions
·
Read each statement carefully.
·
Decide whether it is True or False.
·
Try to answer without looking at your Bible.
·
Check your answers with the references after
completing the quiz.
Quiz
1. The Israelites sat by the rivers of Babylon
and wept as they remembered Jerusalem.
True or False?
2. The captives joyfully sang songs of Zion for
their captors.
True or False?
3. The harps of the Israelites were hung on the
willow trees.
True or False?
4. Their captors requested songs of Zion.
True or False?
5. The Israelites believed they could easily sing
the Lord's song in a foreign land.
True or False?
6. The psalmist declared that he would never
forget Jerusalem.
True or False?
7. The psalmist said his right hand should lose
its skill if he forgot Jerusalem.
True or False?
8. The psalmist desired Jerusalem to remain his
greatest joy.
True or False?
9. The people of Edom encouraged the destruction
of Jerusalem.
True or False?
10. Babylon was described as a city that would be
blessed forever.
True or False?
11. The psalm calls Babylon the daughter of
Babylon.
True or False?
12. The psalm says that Babylon would be repaid
for what it had done.
True or False?
13. The psalmist prayed that Jerusalem would be
forgotten by everyone.
True or False?
14. Psalm 137 is a song about remembering God's
city during exile.
True or False?
15. Psalm 137 ends with words expressing the hope
of justice against Babylon.
True or False?
Answers with
References
1. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:1
2. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:2–4
3. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:2
4. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:3
5. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:4
6. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:5
7. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:5
8. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:6
9. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:7
10. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:8
11. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:8
12. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:8
13. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:5–6
14. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:1–6
15. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:8–9
Bible Quiz – Psalm 137
(True/False) – Level 2
Ready for the next challenge? This Level 2 quiz
goes a little deeper into Psalm 137, focusing on details, sequence of
events, and key themes found in the psalm. Read each statement carefully before
deciding whether it is True or False.
Instructions
·
Read each statement carefully.
·
Choose True or False.
·
Avoid checking your Bible until you've completed all
the questions.
·
Answers and Bible references are provided after the
quiz.
Quiz
1. The Israelites remembered Zion while sitting beside
the rivers of Babylon.
True or False?
2. The Israelites hung their harps on cedar
trees.
True or False?
3. Those who had taken the Israelites captive
asked them to sing joyful songs.
True or False?
4. The psalmist questioned how the Lord's song
could be sung in a foreign land.
True or False?
5. The psalmist said his tongue should cling to
the roof of his mouth if he failed to remember Jerusalem.
True or False?
6. The psalmist promised to place personal
happiness above Jerusalem.
True or False?
7. The people of Edom were remembered because
they encouraged Jerusalem's destruction.
True or False?
8. Babylon was described as one that would be
repaid according to what it had done.
True or False?
9. The psalm praises Babylon for showing mercy to
Jerusalem.
True or False?
10. Psalm 137 contains both sorrow over exile and
a call for divine justice.
True or False?
11. The captives immediately obeyed the request to
sing songs of Zion.
True or False?
12. The psalmist expressed a lifelong commitment
to remembering Jerusalem.
True or False?
13. Psalm 137 is one of the songs associated with
the Babylonian exile.
True or False?
14. The psalm mentions both Babylon and Edom by
name.
True or False?
15. The closing verses express confidence that
justice belongs to God.
True or False?
Answers with
References
1. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:1
2. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:2
3. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:3
4. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:4
5. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:6
6. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:5–6
7. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:7
8. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:8
9. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:8–9
10. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:1–9
11. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:2–4
12. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:5–6
13. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:1–9
14. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:7–8
15. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:8–9
Bible Quiz – Psalm
137 (True/False) – Level 3
Welcome to Level 3, the most
challenging round! These questions require close attention to the details,
order, and themes of Psalm 137. Read each statement carefully before
deciding whether it is True or False.
Instructions
·
Read each statement carefully.
·
Mark each one as True or False.
·
Take your time—some statements are designed to test
careful reading.
·
Check your answers and references only after
completing the quiz.
Quiz
1. Psalm 137 begins by describing the Israelites
sitting beside the rivers of Babylon.
True or False?
2. The psalm states that the Israelites hung
their harps on oak trees.
True or False?
3. Those who carried the Israelites away captive
demanded songs from them.
True or False?
4. The captors specifically requested songs from
Jerusalem.
True or False?
5. The psalmist asked how the Lord's song could
be sung in a foreign land.
True or False?
6. The psalmist declared that forgetting
Jerusalem would have no lasting consequence.
True or False?
7. The psalmist wished for his right hand to lose
its skill if he forgot Jerusalem.
True or False?
8. The psalmist desired Jerusalem to remain above
his highest joy.
True or False?
9. The people of Edom cried out against Jerusalem
on the day it fell.
True or False?
10. Babylon is described as one that would receive
repayment for its actions.
True or False?
11. The psalm says the Israelites willingly
entertained their captors with songs.
True or False?
12. Psalm 137 mentions both remembrance and
judgment as major themes.
True or False?
13. The psalm contains references to Babylon,
Jerusalem, Zion, and Edom.
True or False?
14. The final verses of Psalm 137 shift from
lament to a desire for justice.
True or False?
15. Psalm 137 ends with a message centered
entirely on celebration and victory.
True or False?
Answers with
References
1. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:1
2. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:2
3. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:3
4. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:3
5. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:4
6. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:5–6
7. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:5
8. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:6
9. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:7
10. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:8
11. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:2–4
12. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:1–9
13. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:1, 3, 5, 7–8
14. True – Reference:
Psalm 137:7–9
15. False – Reference:
Psalm 137:7–9
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