Psalm 18

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 wealth and the prayer is offered with deceitful lips.

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

• The psalmist prays for strength 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)?

• To show him the path of life

• To show him the way of truth

• To show him the way of salvation

• To show him the way of righteousness

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

• As a precious jewel

• As a fleeting shadow

• As a strong fortress

• As a guiding light

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

• Protection from enemies

• Protection from illness

• Protection from natural disasters

• Protection from financial loss

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

• They speak arrogantly and oppress the righteous.

• They speak kindly and support the righteous.

• They remain silent and ignore the righteous.

• They speak truthfully and help the righteous.

How are the wicked described (verse 12)?

• As righteous

• As wise

• As wicked

• 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 not blessed at all

• They are blessed with wealth and power

• They are blessed with long life

• They are blessed with wisdom