Psalm 49 - Flashcard MC questions - Ted Hildebrandt

With what will the Psalmist expound his riddle (Ps. 49:4)? A. A melody B. A song C. A harp D. His words

C. A harp

Who does the Psalmist specifically list as those who should listen (Ps. 49:2)? A. Both kings and people B. Both wicked and righteous C. Both low and high D. Both young and old

C. Both low and high

From what will God redeem the Psalmist (Ps. 49:15)? A. From the grip of death B. From the hands of my enemies C. From the realm of the dead D. From the dust

C. From the realm of the dead

What does not endure (Ps. 49:12)? A. Hopes B. Wickedness C. People D. The grass

C. People

What can no one do (Ps. 49:7)? A. Escape the wicked B. Avoid stumbling on the path C. Redeem the life of another D. Follow the ways of the Lord

C. Redeem the life of another

What is payment for a soul made for (Ps. 49:9)? A. So that they could stand on Mount Zion B. So that they should go to heaven C. So they should live on forever D. So that their sins could be forgiven

C. So they should live on forever

The title says Psalm 49 is "of/by" ________ (Ps. 49) A. David B. Asaph C. Sons of Korah D. Solomon

C. Sons of Korah

Who will prevail over those who trust in themselves (Ps. 49:14)? A. The righteous B. The faithful C. The upright D. The wise

C. The upright

The Psalmist lists all of the following as those who see death and perish EXCEPT (Ps. 49:10) A. The wise B. The senseless C. The wicked D. The foolish

C. The wicked

What will not descend with a person who dies (Ps. 49:17)? A. Their good deeds B. Their righteousness C. Their splendor D. Their wisdom

C. Their splendor

How are wicked deceivers described by the Psalmist (Ps. 49:6)? A. Those who trust in their own strength B. Those who oppress the poor C. Those who trust in their wealth D. Those who plot against him

C. Those who trust in their wealth

Who will the dead join with (Ps. 49:19)? A. All the peoples of the nations B. Those who were wealthy C. Those who went before them D. Those who were arrogant

C. Those who went before them

What does the Psalmist say the meditation of his heart will give people (Ps. 49:3)? A. Wisdom B. Truth C. Understanding D. Knowledge

C. Understanding

What cannot stop a person from perishing (Ps. 49:12)? A. Joy B. Effort C. Wealth D. Faithfulness

C. Wealth

How are wicked deceivers described by the Psalmist (Ps. 49:6)? A. Those who trust in their own strength B. Those who oppress the poor C. Those who plot against him D. Those who boast in their riches

D. Those who boast in their riches

When do people praise a person (Ps. 49:18)? A. When they live B. When they are generous C. When they have power D. When they prosper

D. When they prosper

Who does the Psalmist specifically list as those who should listen (Ps. 49:2)? A. Both kings and people B. Both rich and poor C. Both wicked and righteous D. Both young and old

B. Both rich and poor

What will the Psalmist do with his harp (Ps. 49:4)? A. Sing out his proverb B. Expound his riddle C. Sing out his wisdom D. Call his people to righteousness

B. Expound his riddle

What can no one do (Ps. 49:7)? A. Escape the wicked B. Give to God a ransom for another C. Avoid stumbling on the path D. Follow the ways of the Lord

B. Give to God a ransom for another

What had the senseless done before they died (Ps. 49:11)? A. Entered their gates with praise B. Named lands after themselves C. Named cities after themselves D. Made monuments for themselves

B. Named lands after themselves

What can a person take with them when they die (Ps. 49:17)? A. Their good deeds B. Nothing C. Their soul D. Their family

B. Nothing

What will those who went before them never see (Ps. 49:19)? A. The sunrise B. The light of life C. The laughter of children D. Wisdom

B. The light of life

What does the Psalmist say will give you understanding (Ps. 49:3)? A. Wisdom of the sage B. The meditation of his heart C. The words of his mouth D. The word of God

B. The meditation of his heart

For what is payment never enough (Ps. 49:8)? A. Paying for the sins of one's soul B. The ransom for a life C. Escaping from calamity D. Gaining wisdom

B. The ransom for a life

What do the followers of the wise approve of (Ps. 49:13)? A. Their wisdom B. Their sayings C. Their riddles D. Their lives

B. Their sayings

What will death be like for those who trust in themselves (Ps. 49:14)? A. Their judge B. Their shepherd C. Their harvester D. Their potter

B. Their shepherd

When the senseless perish what do they leave (Ps. 49:10)? A. Their family and friends behind B. Their wealth to others C. Their hopes and dreams unfulfilled D. Their homes empty

B. Their wealth to others

In redeeming the Psalmist where will God take him (Ps. 49:15)? A. To his heavenly sanctuary B. To himself C. To Zion D. To streams of living water

B. To himself

What does the Psalmist ask whether he should fear (Ps. 49:5)? A. When his enemies triumph over him B. When wicked deceiver surround him C. When the wicked prosper D. When the earth gives way

B. When wicked deceiver surround him

What is costly (Ps. 49:8)? A. The ransom for a life B. Paying for the sins of one's soul C. Escaping from calamity D. Gaining wisdom

A. The ransom for a life

What will remain the houses of the foolish forever (Ps. 49:11)? A. Their tombs B. Their palaces C. Their folly D. Their decaying bodies

A. Their tombs

Who are like the beasts that perish (Ps. 49:20)? A. Those who have wealth but lack understanding B. Fools who have strayed from wisdom C. The wicked who have oppressed the poor D.Those who have rejected the fear of God

A. Those who have wealth but lack understanding

Who has the fate of beasts that perish (Ps. 49:13)? A. Those who trust in themselves B. Those who are foolish C. Those who pursue folly D. Those to turn to wickedness

A. Those who trust in themselves

What does the Psalmist ask whether he should fear (Ps. 49:5)? A. When evil days come B. When he is surrounded by his enemies C. When the wicked prosper D. When the earth gives way

A. When evil days come

At one should one not be overawed (Ps. 49:16)? A. When others grow rich B. When the wicked prosper C. When one grows overly wise D. When others escape death

A. When others grow rich

What does the Psalmist say his mouth will speak (Ps. 49:3)? A. Words of wisdom B. A pleasant song C. God's word D. Praise to the Lord

A. Words of wisdom

To what will the Psalmist turn his ear (Ps. 49:4)? A. A riddle B. A song C. A psalm D. A proverb

D. A proverb

Who do the Psalmists call on to listen (Ps. 49:1)? A. Every tribe and every nation B. All the children of Jacob C. All who live in Zion D. All who live in this world

D. All who live in this world

What are people like (Ps. 49:12)? A. Trees that fall B. Grass that withers C. Cities whose walls topple D. Beasts that perish

D. Beasts that perish

What should a ransomed life not see (Ps. 49:9)? A. The pit B. Death C. Deep darkness D. Decay

D. Decay

Where will the forms of those who trust in themselves decay (Ps. 49:14)? A. In a pit deep in the dust B. Next to the Dung Gate C. Far from the land of the living D. Far from their princely mansions

D. Far from their princely mansions