Psalm 17

What does the psalmist pray for and what kind of lips offered this prayer (verses 1-2)?

• The psalmist prays for guidance and the prayer is offered with sincere lips.

• The psalmist prays for strength and the prayer is offered with trembling lips.

• The psalmist prays for forgiveness and the prayer is offered with humble lips.

• The psalmist prays for peace and the prayer is offered with joyful lips.

What has the Lord done to the psalmist and what does the Lord find (verse 3)?

• The Lord has blessed the psalmist and finds joy.

• The Lord has tested the psalmist and finds nothing.

• The Lord has punished the psalmist and finds guilt.

• The Lord has guided the psalmist and finds wisdom.

What ways does the psalmist avoid and what paths does he walk in (verses 4-5)?

• The ways of the wicked; the paths of the righteous

• The ways of the righteous; the paths of the wicked

• The ways of the sinners; the paths of the scornful

• The ways of the scornful; the paths of the sinners

What request does the psalmist have and what does he want God to show him (verses 6-7)?

How does the psalmist want to be valued (verse 8)?

• As precious as gold

• As rare as diamonds

• As valuable as silver

• As important as wisdom

What protection does the psalmist desire and from whom (verses 8-9)?

• Protection from enemies

• Protection from illness

• Protection from sin

• Protection from natural disasters

How do the wicked speak and what do they do to the righteous (verses 10-11)?

How are the wicked described (verse 12)?

• They are described as righteous.

• They are described as wise.

• They are described as wicked.

• They are described as foolish.

What does the psalmist want the Lord to do to the wicked (verse 13)?

• Destroy them

• Bless them

• Ignore them

• Forgive them

How are the wicked men of this life blessed (verse 14)?

• They are blessed with wealth and power.

• They are blessed with long life and health.

• They are blessed with peace and happiness.

• They are blessed with wisdom and knowledge.