Q 01/05

Which psalm's Hebrew title, 'Mizmor l'Todah', names it as a song for the thank offering in the Temple?

A) 23

B) 51

C) 90

D) 100

Answer · why

D) 100

In English it opens 'Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands' and became the hymn 'All People That on Earth Do Dwell'. Rashi said it was recit...

Q 02/05

Complete the King James line: 'Enter into his gates with ______, and into his courts with praise.'

A) Thanksgiving

B) Singing

C) Rejoicing

D) Gladness

Answer · why

A) Thanksgiving

The next verse explains why: 'For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.'

Q 03/05

Which psalm repeats 'for his mercy endureth for ever' in the second half of every verse?

A) 119

B) 136

C) 46

D) 23

Answer · why

B) 136

Jewish tradition calls it the Great Hallel. It runs through creation, the Exodus and the conquest, answering each event with the same line.

Q 04/05

Which psalm opens 'It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD' and is subtitled a song 'for the sabbath day'?

A) 121

B) 95

C) 92

D) 139

Answer · why

C) 92

It is still recited in synagogues on Friday evening. Jewish tradition attributes Psalms 90 to 100 to Moses.

Q 05/05

'Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his ______' (Psalm 103:2). Which word completes the verse?

A) Wonders

B) Mercies

C) Commandments

D) Benefits

Answer · why

D) Benefits

The psalm then lists them: forgiveness, healing, redemption from destruction and satisfying your mouth with good things.