Psalms Trivia Quiz

Answer: 121

Psalm 121 was written by an anonymous author, though Hezekiah has been suggested as the author.

Answer: False

Actually, it is divided into five sections, each dealing with a different theme, according to the NLT Life Application Study Bible. The first collection of psalms (1 through 41), written mainly by David, discuss humans as blessed, fallen, and redeemed by God.

The second section (42 through 72) talks about how we can go to God with our problems. These psalms were written mostly by David and the sons of Korah. The third section (73 through 89) praise God because he is holy, and they are written mainly by Asaph or Asaph's descendants.

The fourth section (90 through 106) often talks about keeping our life in perspective to God's plans. This section was written mainly by unknown authors. The fifth section (107 through 150) was also mainly written by David.

These verses were originally set to music and were used to praise God. These books are comparable to the five books of Moses.

Answer: 42:1

Psalm 42 is credited to the sons of Korah. The sons of Korah were Temple musicians and assistants.

Answer: Abraham

Moses, Ethan, and Heman each are listed as having written one psalm. Abraham is not an attributed author of any of the psalms. Moses wrote Psalm 90, making it the oldest psalm if the attribution is accurate. Solomon is listed as the author of Psalms 72 and 127. (There is significant disagreement among theologians and linguists and historians about the actual authorship of much of the Bible, especially the Old Testament.)

Answer: Yes

Interlude which is translated from the Hebrew word Selah occurs 71 times in the psalms. Many believe that it is most likely a musical sign. Selah translated means "to praise".

Answer: 3 and 7

Psalms 3 and 7 were written during Absalom's rebellion against David. Psalms 34 and 56 were written during Saul's pursuit of David. David wrote 142 and 57 while he was hiding out in the caves. He wrote 18 when Saul's pursuit was over, and he wrote 51 after he was confronted with his adultery with Bathsheba.

Answer: 117

117 is not only the shortest psalm, it is the shortest chapter in the Bible. "Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. For he loves us with unfailing love; the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!" There are precisely 2 verses in 117.

Answer: 16:2

There are over 20 prophetic verses concerning the messiah in Psalms.

Answer: False

David wrote the 23rd Psalm. In it he compares God to a shepherd caring for his flock.

Answer: 119

You would find this statement in Psalm 119:105. Not only is 119 the longest psalm, but it is also the longest chapter in the Bible. Some believe that Ezra may have written this after the Temple was rebuilt.

Answer: True

Anger, vengeance, and justice were all subjects often used in Psalms. One example for this could be found in Psalm 10:12 where David wrote "Arise, O Lord! Punish the wicked, O God! Do not forget the helpless!" Or Psalm 11:5-6, also written by David.

In it he writes, "The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates everyone who loves violence. He rains down blazing coals on the wicked, punishing them with burning sulfur and scorching winds."

Answer: 72

Seventy is attributed to David, 71 to an anonymous author, and 73 to Asaph. Psalm 72 is one of two officially ascribed to Solomon, and it talks about the perfect king. Solomon also wrote psalm 127. According to the NLT Life Application Bible, though verse 20 of psalm 72 says "this ends the prayers of David son of Jesse", it does not mean he wrote this particular psalm, but rather it was bringing a close to the section where the majority of David's psalms were written.

Answer: 18:1-2

All of these verses are highly encouraging. Psalm 18:1-2 were written by David as gratitude for a victory. 121's author is anonymous, though some suggest Hezekiah. Psalms 16 and 35 were also written by David.

Answer: David

David went on to say in verse 4: "The one thing I ask of the Lord --the thing I seek most -- is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord's perfection and meditating in his temple."

Answer: 150

There are 150 psalms that offer praise, thanksgiving, worship, and healing.