Which Psalm is described as the center chapter of the Word of God?

• A. Psalm 150
• B. Psalm 119
• C. Psalm 23
• D. Psalm 1

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested here is recognizing which psalm centers on the Word of God. Psalm 119 stands out because it is an extended meditation on God’s Word itself—its laws, statutes, commandments, precepts, and decrees. It treats the Word as the primary guide for life, repeatedly anchoring the speaker’s longing and obedience to God’s instruction. Notably, it’s the longest Psalm and is deliberately structured as an acrostic poem—the 176 verses are arranged into 22 sections corresponding to the Hebrew alphabet, underscoring completeness in devotion to the Word.

A well-known verse within this Psalm—“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (119:105)—illustrates the central theme: the Word illuminates and directs daily living. In contrast, the other options highlight different themes—Psalm 150 is a grand doxology of praise, Psalm 23 portrays God as shepherd, and Psalm 1 contrasts the way of the righteous and the wicked—topics that don’t center the Word of God in the same focused way as Psalm 119. Therefore, the best choice is Psalm 119.