Wisdom from Proverbs
$200 – This is “the beginning of knowledge,” according to Proverbs 1:7.
Answer: What is the fear of the Lord?
$200 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but…” (Prov. 15:1)
Answer: What is “a harsh word stirs up anger”?
$400 – Proverbs says this part of the body “brings life” when used gently but “crushes” when used harshly (Prov. 15:4).
Answer: What is the tongue?
$400 – “Pride goes before destruction…” (Prov. 16:18)
Answer: What is “and a haughty spirit before a fall”?
$600 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” is followed by this instruction about your own understanding (Prov. 3:5).
Answer: What is “lean not on your own understanding”?
$600 – “As iron sharpens iron…” (Prov. 27:17)
Answer: What is “so one person sharpens another”?
$800 – According to Proverbs 13:20, this type of companion will make you wise.
Answer: Who are the wise?
$800 – “Above all else, guard your heart…” (Prov. 4:23)
Answer: What is “for everything you do flows from it”?
$1000 – Proverbs 4 compares this pursuit to the “principal thing,” something you should get above all else.
Answer: What is wisdom?
$1000 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” (Prov. 3:5)
Answer: What is “and lean not on your own understanding”?