Psalms

Question 1

Psalm 19: 1, 7, 14

Answer 1

1. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2. The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple
3. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Question 2

Psalm 16: 3, 6, 11

Answer 2

3. As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
4. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; yes, I have a good inheritance.
5. You will show me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

Question 3

Psalm 18: 28, 35b

Answer 3

28. For you cause my lamp to be lighted and to shine; the Lord my God illumines my darkness.
    35b. Your gentleness and condescension (your humility) have made me great.

Question 4

Psalm 20: 4, 7

Answer 4

4. May He grant you according to your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.
5. Some trust in and boast of chariots and some of horses, but we will trust in and boast of the name of the Lord our God.

Question 5

Psalm 68: 5, 6

Answer 5

5. A father to the fatherless and a judge and protector of the widows is God in His holy habitation.
6. God places the lonely in families and gives a home to the homeless in which to dwell; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity; but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

Question 6

Psalm 2, a royal psalm.

Verses: 1, 7, 8, 12

Answer 6

1. Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
2. The Lord said to me, “You are my son; today I have begotten you.”
3. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.
4. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Question 7

Psalm 25

Verses: 3a, 7a, 12-14

Answer 7

3a. None who wait for you shall be put to shame
7a. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions
12-14. Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land. The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.