The Psalms — Bible Quiz

Category: Adults

Israel's book of prayers and praise

12 questions

1. How many psalms does the book contain?
   Answer: 150
   The book of Psalms contains 150 psalms.
2. Who wrote the majority of the psalms?
   Answer: David
   David is the author of about 73 psalms.
3. Which psalm begins with 'The LORD is my shepherd'?
   Answer: Psalm 23
   The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want (Psalm 23:1).
4. Which psalm did Jesus quote on the cross?
   Answer: Psalm 22
   My God, my God, why have you forsaken me (Psalm 22:1).
5. Which psalm is a prayer of repentance by David?
   Answer: Psalm 51
   David wrote Psalm 51 after his sin.
6. What is the longest psalm?
   Answer: Psalm 119
   Psalm 119 has 176 verses, the longest chapter in the Bible.
7. What is the shortest psalm?
   Answer: Psalm 117
   Psalm 117 has only 2 verses.
8. Which psalm says 'He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High'?
   Answer: Psalm 91
   Psalm 91:1 — divine protection.
9. What does Psalm 1 say about the blessed man?
   Answer: He is like a tree planted by streams of water
   He is like a tree planted by streams of water (Psalm 1:3).
10. Which psalm says 'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow'?
    Answer: Psalm 23
    Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow (Psalm 23:4).
11. Who are the 'sons of Korah' who wrote some psalms?
    Answer: Levite singers of the temple
    The sons of Korah were Levite musicians (2 Chronicles 20:19).
12. Which psalm proclaims 'The heavens declare the glory of God'?
    Answer: Psalm 19
    The heavens declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1).