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    Psalm 119 Quiz — Thy Word is a Lamp — Questions and Answers

    All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.

    1. Q1.How many verses does Psalm 119 contain?

      • A. 100
      • B. 150
      • C. 176 ✓
      • D. 200

      Answer: 176

      Psalm 119 has 176 verses, arranged by the Hebrew alphabet.

      Read Psalms 119 (KJV)

    2. Q2.How does the psalm open?

      • A. Praise ye the LORD
      • B. Blessed are the undefiled in the way ✓
      • C. Hear, O LORD
      • D. Out of the depths

      Answer: Blessed are the undefiled in the way

      Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

      Read Psalms 119:1 (KJV)

    3. Q3.How shall a young man cleanse his way?

      • A. By prayer
      • B. By taking heed thereto according to thy word ✓
      • C. By offering sacrifice
      • D. By keeping silence

      Answer: By taking heed thereto according to thy word

      By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

      Read Psalms 119:9 (KJV)

    4. Q4.Where has the psalmist hid God's word?

      • A. In a book
      • B. In mine heart ✓
      • C. In the temple
      • D. Upon his lips

      Answer: In mine heart

      Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

      Read Psalms 119:11 (KJV)

    5. Q5.Complete: 'Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold ___ out of thy law.'

      • A. mercy
      • B. wondrous things ✓
      • C. wisdom
      • D. comfort

      Answer: wondrous things

      Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

      Read Psalms 119:18 (KJV)

    6. Q6.What is the psalmist's delight?

      • A. The mercy seat
      • B. Thy testimonies ✓
      • C. The throne of David
      • D. The voice of singers

      Answer: Thy testimonies

      Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

      Read Psalms 119:24 (KJV)

    7. Q7.What is the word to his feet?

      • A. A staff
      • B. A lamp ✓
      • C. A path
      • D. A guide only

      Answer: A lamp

      Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

      Read Psalms 119:105 (KJV)

    8. Q8.Where is God's word settled?

      • A. On earth
      • B. In heaven ✓
      • C. In the heart
      • D. In the tabernacle

      Answer: In heaven

      For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

      Read Psalms 119:89 (KJV)

    9. Q9.Complete: 'Great peace have they which ___ thy law.'

      • A. fear
      • B. love ✓
      • C. read
      • D. speak

      Answer: love

      Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

      Read Psalms 119:165 (KJV)

    10. Q10.What does the entrance of God's words give?

      • A. Joy
      • B. Light
      • C. Understanding unto the simple ✓
      • D. Wisdom

      Answer: Understanding unto the simple

      The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

      Read Psalms 119:130 (KJV)