Book of Psalms Bible Quiz Flashcards

#1

Which psalm is known as the most famous psalm and begins with 'The LORD is my shepherd'?

📖 Psalm 23:1

#2

What is the title given to Psalm 119, which is notable for its length and structure?

📖 Psalm 119:1-176

#3

How many times does the word 'Selah' appear in the Book of Psalms?

📖 Psalm 3:2

#4

Which psalm contains the verse 'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies' and is attributed to David?

📖 Psalm 23:5

#5

Which king of Israel, besides David, is credited with writing several psalms in the superscriptions?

📖 Psalm 72:1

#6

What is the literary term for psalms that express sorrow, pain, and request for God's help, such as Psalm 22?

📖 Psalm 22:1-31

#7

Psalms 113-118 are collectively called what, and they are traditionally sung during which Jewish festival?

📖 Psalm 113:1

#8

Which psalm is quoted by Jesus on the cross in the Gospels, beginning with 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me'?

📖 Psalm 22:1

#2

The Acrostic Psalm

Psalm 119 is an acrostic psalm where each of its 22 sections begins with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet, and it is the longest psalm in the Bible dedicated entirely to praising God's law.

Psalm 119:1-176

#1

Psalm 23

Psalm 23 is traditionally attributed to David and is one of the most beloved psalms in Scripture, describing God as a caring shepherd who provides and protects.

Psalm 23:1

#4

Psalm 23

This famous verse appears in Psalm 23:5, where David describes God's protective and generous provision even when surrounded by adversaries.

Psalm 23:5

#3

71 times

The word 'Selah' appears 71 times throughout the Psalms and likely indicates a musical or liturgical pause, though its exact meaning remains debated by scholars.

Psalm 3:2

#6

Lament Psalm

Lament psalms, including Psalm 22, express the psalmist's distress and appeal to God for deliverance, often moving from complaint to trust in God's faithfulness.

Psalm 22:1-31

#5

Solomon

Solomon is identified in the superscriptions of Psalms 72 and 127 as the author or dedicatee of these psalms, though David remains the primary attributed author of the psalter.

Psalm 72:1

#8

Psalm 22

Psalm 22 is quoted by Jesus in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 during His crucifixion, connecting the psalm's themes of abandonment and suffering to Christ's passion.

Psalm 22:1

#7

Hallel Psalms; Passover

Psalms 113-118 are known as the Hallel (praise) Psalms and are traditionally recited or sung during Passover and other Jewish festivals as expressions of praise and thanksgiving.

Psalm 113:1

#9

How many of the 150 psalms are explicitly attributed to David in the superscriptions or titles?

📖 Psalm 3:1

#10

Psalms 120-134 are known as the 'Songs of Ascent' and traditionally were sung by whom during pilgrimage?

📖 Psalm 120:1

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#10

Jewish pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for festivals

Psalms 120-134 were traditionally sung by Jewish pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem for the three major festivals (Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles), reflecting their spiritual journey.

Psalm 120:1

#9

99 psalms

According to the superscriptions in the Hebrew text, 99 psalms are attributed to David (le-David), making him the primary author of the Psalter.

Psalm 3:1

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