Q.1
Psalm 90, which tells us to use our time on earth wisely, was written by which historical figure?
  • Moses
  • Samson
  • David
  • Ezra
Q.2
Although the psalms were written by different authors, one man wrote almost half. Which historical figure was this?
  • Moses
  • Samson
  • David
  • Ezra
Q.3
When Jesus died on the cross he quoted the first line of one of the psalms with the words "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Which of the psalms is this line the beginning of?
  • Psalm 11
  • Psalm 22
  • Psalm 33
  • Psalm 44
Q.4
Psalm 23 has been set to music by many composers and has become a popular hymn. What is the first line of both the hymn and the psalm?
  • Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
  • All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small
  • Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
  • The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want
Q.5
Psalm 32, also written by David, speaks of which practice - later a key part of the Christian faith?
  • Confession
  • Easter
  • Baptism
  • Christmas
Q.6
Psalm 51 is another psalm about repentance and forgiveness. It was written by David after he had been rebuked for his sins by which prophet?
  • By Isaiah
  • By Elijah
  • By Nathan
  • By Ezekiel
Q.7
The authors of psalms 88 and 89 were Heman and Ethan, the Ezrahites. Both were known for their wisdom and are mentioned in which other book of the Bible, where it is said that they are not as wise as Solomon?
  • The First Book of Kings
  • The Second Book of Kings
  • The Book of Ezra
  • The Book of Nehemiah
Q.8
Psalm 119, which contains one stanza of verse for each letter in the Hebrew alphabet, has which unique attribute?
  • It is the longest of all the psalms
  • It is the longest chapter in the whole Bible
  • It is longer than 31 other books in the Bible
  • All of the above
Q.9
Psalms 120-134 are collectively known as the Gradual Psalms, the Songs of Steps, the Pilgrim Songs or the Songs of Ascents. In the Authorised King James version of the Bible, they are known by which title?
  • The Songs of Paces
  • The Songs of Degrees
  • The Songs of Travellers
  • The Songs of Climbing
Q.10
The final psalm, Psalm 150, begins and ends with the same words. What are they?
  • Merciful is the Lord
  • Holy is the Lord
  • Blessed be the Lord
  • Praise ye the Lord
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