Rules for the Memory Verse Challenge
- Age Group : Teens, NexGen, Students and adults will use the same syllabus , but compete in different categories.
- Accuracy : Verses must be cited word-for-word, including the correct book, chapter, and verse reference.
- Format: Competition will be oral, written, or a hybrid.
- Language : English , Tamil , Hindi are allowed.
- Translation: Avoid mixing different versions. Stick to one version. [ NIV, KJV, NKJV, ESV ] If other versions inform during registration.
- Errors/Penalties: Points are usually deducted for missed, added, or incorrect words, and for incorrect references.
- Prompts: Participants may be allowed a limited number of prompts from judges if they get stuck.
- Procedure: In oral contests, recitation must be clear; in written, handwriting must be legible (bonus points included).
- Time Limits: Participants may have a set time to write as many verses as possible, or a time limit for oral recitation.
- Disqualification: Reading from notes or using unauthorized aid usually leads to disqualification
PRAISE
Psalms 23, Psalms 24, Psalms 34, Psalms 46, Psalms 67, Psalms 76, Psalms 95, Psalms 100, Psalms 103, Psalms 111,Psalms 117,Psalms 139,Psalms 145,Psalms 146,Psalms 147, Psalms 148,Psalms 149,Psalms 150
THANKGIVING
Psalms 4,Psalms 16,Psalms 18,Psalms 30,Psalms 40,Psalms 64,Psalms 65,Psalms 66,Psalms 75,Psalms 92,Psalms 107,Psalms 116,Psalms 118,Psalms 124,Psalms 138
PRAISING ZION
Psalms 48,Psalms 84,Psalms 87,Psalms 122,Psalms 125,Psalms 126,Psalms 128,Psalms 129,Psalms 133,Psalms 134,Psalms 147
WISDOM
Psalms 1,Psalms 14,Psalms 15,Psalms 37,Psalms 49,Psalms 52,Psalms 53,Psalms 73,Psalms 90,Psalms 101,Psalms 112,Psalms 127,Psalms 128,
TRUST
Psalms 57,Psalms 61,Psalms 62,Psalms 63,Psalms 68,Psalms 69,Psalms 71,Psalms 73,Psalms 77,Psalms 82,Psalms 85,Psalms 91,Psalms 94,Psalms 102,Psalms 115,Psalms 121,Psalms 125,Psalms 131
ENTHRONED
Psalms 9,Psalms 24,Psalms 29,Psalms 33,Psalms 47,Psalms 50,Psalms 93,Psalms 96,Psalms 97,Psalms 98,Psalms 99,Psalms 102,Psalms 113,Psalms 145,Psalms 146