Psalm - Book 2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: God

Psalm 42:11 "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."

Most of the Psalms were written by David (the same one who fought and beat Goliath).

Answer: Clap your hands

Psalm 47:1 "Clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."

The Psalms are very poetic and discuss a lot about being joyous and dancing, singing, hand clapping. David has a lot to be happy about because he knows with God he has everything.

Answer: righteousness

Psalm 48:10 "According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness."

'Righteous' means 'free from sin'.

Answer: power of the grave

Psalm 49:15 "But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah."

As discussed later, in the New Testament, Christians believe that this "power of the grave" comes in the form of Jesus. By accepting him as Savior, Christians believe they can overcome the grave because their bodies die, but their souls live in Heaven forever with Him. (See Revelation 2:11 NIV, for a verse that discusses overcoming the grave.)

Answer: Evil

Psalm 50:19 "Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit."

There are many verses in the Bible that make reference to the mouth and tongue being evil. This is because by lying, calling names, and other such things, the mouth can destroy a person.

Answer: sharp razor

Psalm 52:2 "The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully."

I once read somewhere that the tongue is the heaviest of all muscles and that's why for so many it's hard to hold. Unfortunately, our words can hurt others more than any sword. After all, a sword can kill, and it's over. Words can continue to harm over and over again.

Answer: a fool

Psam 53:1 "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good."

This is a very serious charge because, later on, Jesus tells the disciples in Matthew 5:22 (paraphrased from KJV) that whoever calls someone a fool is in danger of hell fire.

Answer: adder

Psalm 58:4 "Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear."

Adders are a type of snake, and they really do have a hearing problem. Due to this their other senses are keener (from Nature Photographers online Magazine).

Answer: the fatherless

Pslam 68:5 "A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation."

Of course, God is seen as Father to all, even those with fathers. But those believers without earthly fathers can take comfort in knowing they have a Father who cares about them more than any father here on earth ever could.

Answer: Jesse

Psalm 72:20 "The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended."

David's grandfather was Obed, who was the son of Boaz and Ruth. (http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Jesse)