Wisdom Says pt.1
According to Proverbs 27:6, what can be trusted from a friend?
Wounds
“My son, do not despise the LORD’s ______ or resent his ______.”
Answer: discipline; rebuke
Reference: Proverbs 3:11
Answer: discipline; rebuke
Reference: Proverbs 3:11
These people disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit. According to Proverbs 26:24, who are they?
Enemies
Gray Hair
Proverbs 16:31
According to Proverbs 24:16, how many times may the righteous fall and rise again?
A. Seven
B. Three
C. Twelve
D. Many
Answer: A. Seven
According to Proverbs 30:8–9, what two things does Agur ask God to keep away from him?
A. Pride and anger
B. Poverty and riches
C. Fear and doubt
D. Wisdom and knowledge
Answer: B. Poverty and riches
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your ______ to ______.”
Answer: power; act
Reference: Proverbs 3:27
According to Proverbs 19:5, who will not go unpunished.
A false witness
___ is heavy and ___ is a burden, but a fools provocation is heavier than both.
Stone, sand
Proverbs 27:3
According to Proverbs 14:12, what can seem right to a person?
A. The words of a friend
B. A path that leads to death
C. The way of wisdom
D. The instruction of parents
Answer: B. A path that leads to death
Reference: Proverbs 14:12
According to Proverbs 16:33, where is the lot cast?
A. Into the hands of the wise
B. Into the lap
C. Before kings
D. Into the fire
Answer: B. Into the lap
“The way of the ______ is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them ______.”
Answer: wicked; stumble
Reference: Proverbs 4:19
Which chapter contains the phrase:
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting”?
A. Proverbs 30
B. Proverbs 31
C. Proverbs 29
D. Proverbs 28
Answer: B. Proverbs 31:30
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and ______ ______.”
Answer: shun evil
Reference: Proverbs 3:7
According to Proverbs 31:30, what is described as deceptive and fleeting?
A. Beauty and riches
B. Charm and beauty
C. Youth and strength
D. Wealth and success
Answer: B. Charm and beauty
Reference: Proverbs 31:30
According to Proverbs 31:26, what are on the tongue of the woman of noble character?
A. Truth and justice
B. Wisdom and faithful instruction
C. Kindness and humility
D. Knowledge and understanding
Answer: B. Wisdom and faithful instruction
“Whoever guards his ______ preserves his ______…”
Answer: mouth; life
Reference: Proverbs 13:3
Which chapter includes the proverb:
“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice”?
A. Proverbs 10
B. Proverbs 12
C. Proverbs 15
D. Proverbs 20
Answer: B. Proverbs 12:15
“The purposes of a person’s heart are ______, but the LORD ______ them.”
Answer: deep waters; draws them out
Reference: Proverbs 20:5
According to Proverbs 26:4–5, what two opposite instructions are given about answering fools?
A. Answer quickly / answer slowly
B. Do not answer a fool / answer a fool according to his folly
C. Correct a fool / ignore a fool
D. Teach a fool / avoid a fool
Answer: B
Reference: Proverbs 26:4–5
According to Proverbs 2:16, wisdom will save you from what kind of person?
A. A lazy person
B. A violent person
C. An adulterous person
D. A foolish person
Answer: C. An adulterous person
Reference: Proverbs 2:16
“A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD ______ the ______.”
Answer: weighs; heart
Reference: Proverbs 21:2
Which chapter warns:
“Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!’ Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you”?
A. Proverbs 20
B. Proverbs 21
C. Proverbs 24
D. Proverbs 25
Answer: A. Proverbs 20:22
According to Proverbs 30:15-16, how many things are never satisfied with water and never say "Enough!"
Answer: 4
The grave, the barren womb, land, and fire.
Who is identified as the author of the sayings in Proverbs 30?
A. Solomon
B. Lemuel
C. Agur
D. David
Answer: C. Agur
Reference: Proverbs 30:1