Psalm 49 Quiz

This quiz is based on Psalm 49 (NIV). All questions are compulsory and should be answered before submission. Select the correct answers from the options given.
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1. Who did the psalmist call to listen to what he had to say?

The kings of Israel only

All who live in this world

The priests and Levites only

The people of Jerusalem only

2. How does the psalmist describe the words of his mouth?

Words of comfort

Words of wisdom

Words of truth

Words of instruction

3. What will the meditation of the psalmist's heart give?

Understanding

Peace

Hope

Strength

4. The psalmist will turn his ear to what?

A song of praise

A prophecy

A testimony

A proverb

5. With what musical instrument will the psalmist expound his riddle?

Trumpet

Lyre

Tambourine

Harp

6. What are the characteristics of wicked deceivers?

They trust in their wealth.

They rely on military power.

They seek wisdom above riches.

They boast of their great riches.

They give generously to the poor.

7. What occasion does the psalmist describe as "evil days"?

When famine spreads throughout the land.

When the righteous become discouraged.

When wicked deceivers surround him.

When enemies attack Jerusalem.

8. On what occasion does the psalmist say he has no reason to fear?

When wicked deceivers surround him.

When powerful kings threaten God's people.

When famine and disease spread across the land.

When nations gather together for war.

9. The wise die, but the foolish and the senseless __________.

vanish

disappear

perish

fall

10. What does the psalmist hope God will do for him when he dies?

God will redeem him.

God will preserve his earthly riches forever.

God will take him to Himself.

God will make his descendants wealthy forever.

God will build him a lasting kingdom.

11. What becomes of people's wealth when they die?

It is buried with them forever.

Others inherit it.

It is returned to the king.

It is destroyed together with their bodies.

12. Though a person may name lands after himself, once he dies and is buried, __________.

his name will soon be forgotten forever

all his possessions will disappear completely

his family will preserve his memory forever

his tomb will remain his dwelling forever, through all generations.

13. No matter how rich you are, you do not __________.

escape poverty

remain powerful forever

endure

obey God

14. What is the fate of those who trust in themselves and their followers?

They will lose all their wealth before they die.

They will become forgotten among future generations.

They are destined to die.

They will be scattered among the nations.

15. What do the followers of 'those who trust in themselves' do for them?

They approve their sayings.

They reject their teachings after they die.

They refuse to follow their example any longer.

They mourn for them without hope.

16. Who will be the shepherd of those who trust in themselves and their followers?

Death

The wicked

The grave

Darkness

17. Who will prevail over those who trust in themselves and their followers in the morning?

The angels

The upright

The faithful

The prophets

18. What will become of those who trust in themselves when they die?

Their memory will disappear forever.

Their wealth will follow them into eternity.

Their forms will decay in the grave, far from their princely mansions.

Their descendants will inherit everlasting honor.

19. Which of these indicates that people are growing rich?

Their lands continue to expand.

Their servants become more numerous.

The splendor of their houses increases.

Their influence spreads among the nations.

20. Who counts himself blessed on this earth?

The righteous

The humble

The wise

Those who grow rich.

21. Whom do people praise?

Those who give generously.

Those who prosper.

Those who are wise.

Those who rule justly.

22. Who will never see the light of life?

Those who are gone before them

The foolish

The wicked rulers

Those who reject wisdom

23. What is the ultimate fate of those who grow rich?

They will be remembered forever by their descendants.

They will leave behind a kingdom that will never end.

They will join those who have gone before them.

They will escape death because of their riches.

24. Those who have wealth but lack understanding are likened to what?

Grass that withers

Chaff blown by the wind

Trees without fruit

The beasts that perish.

25. Who wrote Psalm 49?

King David

Asaph

King Solomon

The sons of Korah

26. When people die and are buried, __________.

their names are forgotten by all generations

their tombs will remain their houses forever

their possessions remain with them forever

their descendants inherit eternal honor

27. Why should we not be overawed when others grow rich?

Because riches always disappear before a person dies.

Because wealth brings sorrow instead of happiness.

Because they will take nothing with them when they die.

Because riches always lead people away from wisdom.

28. Who does the psalmist call to hear his message?

The kings of the earth

All you peoples.

The wealthy and influential

The house of Israel alone

29. Those who trust in themselves and their followers are likened to what?

Wolves

Goats

Sheep

Oxen

30. What can no one do for another person, no matter how rich they are?

Buy them a place of honor among the princes of the nation

Redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them

Protect their children from facing hardship in the future

Leave them an inheritance that will last for all generations

31. Why is the ransom for a life impossible for human wealth to pay?

Because human wealth belongs to the earth and cannot be brought into heaven.

Because the price is so costly that no payment made by man is ever enough.

Because God rejects any offering that comes from the hand of a sinner.

Because death comes too quickly for anyone to gather enough gold.

32. To whom does the psalmist say his message applies?"

Both low and high

Both the good and the bad

Both the wise and the fool

Both the strong and the weak

Both rich and poor  

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