Proverbs
What book of the Bible teaches us many lessons about wisdom and making good choices?
Proverbs.
According to Proverbs 14:1, what kind of woman builds her house?
A wise woman.
According to Proverbs 14:3, what is in the mouth of the foolish?
A rod of pride.
A “rod of pride” means using proud, boastful, or hurtful words.
It is like saying, “I’m better than everyone else,” or using your words to put other people down.
According to Proverbs 14:16, does a wise person fear and depart from evil?
Yes.
According to Proverbs 14:11, what will happen to the house of the wicked?
It shall be overthrown.
Who is traditionally known as the main writer of most of the book of Proverbs?
Solomon
According to Proverbs 14:1, what does a foolish woman do to her house?
She tears it down with her own hands.
According to Proverbs 14:6, what happens when a scorner seeks wisdom?
He does not find it.
According to Proverbs 14:17, what does a person who is "soon angry" deal with? "Soon angry" refers to someone who gets angry quickly and easily.
Foolishness.
Complete the verse: “The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the ________ of the upright shall flourish.”
Tabernacle.
Tabernacle means home or dwelling place
The Book of Proverbs is found in the _______ Testament, immediately after the book of ________ and before the book of Ecclesiastes.
Old
Psalm
According to Proverbs 14:2, who fears the Lord?
The person who walketh in his uprightness.
According to Proverbs 14:8, what is the wisdom of the prudent (wise)?
To understand his way.
According to Proverbs 14:18, what do the simple inherit?
Folly.
Folly means doing foolish or unwise things instead of choosing what is right and wise.
What does Proverbs 14:11 say will flourish?
The tabernacle (home or dwelling place) of the upright.
What kind of wisdom does the book of Proverbs teach us to seek?
Godly wisdom. Wisdom that teaches us to live right, make wise choices, fear the Lord, and tell good from evil.
Proverbs 14:12 says there is a way that seems right to a person. What is the warning given in that verse?
A way may seem right to a person, but the end of that way can be death
Proverbs 14:15 says, “The simple believeth every word.” What does the verse tell the prudent (wise) person to do?
Look well to his going.
Proverbs 14:16–19 contrasts the wise, the foolish, and the evil. What general lesson do these verses teach?
Wisdom leads a person away from evil, while foolishness and wickedness bring consequences. Ultimately, righteousness is honored above wickedness.
What contrast does Proverbs 14:11 make between the wicked and the upright?
The house of the wicked will be overthrown, while the tabernacle of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:1 says that a wise woman builds her house, while a foolish woman tears it down. What are some ways a person can “build” their home with wisdom?
A person can build their home with kind words, wise choices, love, patience, prayer, and obedience to God’s Word. Our actions and attitudes can strengthen our homes or cause them to fall apart.
Have you ever wanted to do something because it seemed right to you, but later realized that God’s way was different? What can Proverbs 14:12 teach us about trusting our own judgment?
Our feelings and understanding can sometimes lead us in the wrong direction. We need to compare our choices with God’s Word and seek His wisdom rather than assuming that whatever feels right must be right.
Based on Proverbs 14:15, why is it dangerous to believe everything we hear without examining whether it is true?
Because not everything we hear is true or wise. A wise person takes time to examine what he hears, seek truth, and consider where his choices will lead.
Proverbs 14:16 says, “A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil.” Why do you think wisdom involves not only knowing what is wrong but actually walking away from it?
Knowing that something is wrong is not enough. True wisdom affects our actions. A wise person recognizes the danger of evil and chooses to separate himself from it rather than deliberately getting close to temptation.
Proverbs 14:11 teaches that the wicked's house will be overthrown while the upright will flourish. Does “flourish” mean that a person who follows God will never have problems? Explain.
No. Following God does not mean we will never have problems. It means that God will help us grow, stand strong, and live according to His will, even when life is difficult.