Category 2.
Wisdom Applied
Wisdom Applied
A student spends hours online but neglects responsibilities. Which proverb best applies?
A. Consider the ant
B. Better a little with righteousness
C. The fear of the LORD is wisdom
D. A cheerful heart is good medicine
Answer: A. Consider the ant
Reference: Proverbs 6:6-8
According to Proverbs 30:15, what do the two daughters of the leech cry?
A. Folly and Pride
B. More and More
C. Give and Give
D. Riches and Honor
Answer: C. Give and Give
Reference: Proverbs 30:15
"The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the ______."
Answer: LORD
Reference: Proverbs 21:31
In which chapter would you find, "A gentle answer turns away wrath"?
Answer: Proverbs 15
Reference: Proverbs 15:1
In which chapter does King Lemuel record the sayings his mother taught him?
Answer: Proverbs 31
Reference: Proverbs 31:1
A friend is struggling financially. According to Proverbs, showing kindness to the poor is like lending to whom?
A. The king
B. Your family
C. The LORD
D. The church
Answer: C. The LORD
Reference: Proverbs 19:17
Which of these is NOT LISTED among the seven things the LORD hates?
A. Haughty eyes
B. A lying tongue
C. A proud heart
D. Feet that are quick to rush into evil
Answer: C. A proud heart
Reference: Proverbs 6:16-19
"As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his ______."
Answer: Bed
Reference: Proverbs 26:14
In which chapter would you find the proverb, "As iron sharpens iron"?
Answer: Proverbs 27
Reference: Proverbs 27:17
In which chapter would you find, "Above all else, guard your heart"?
Answer: Proverbs 4
Reference: Proverbs 4:23
You are choosing between two jobs—one pays more but requires dishonesty. Which principle applies?
A. Wealth solves everything
B. Better a little with righteousness
C. Take every opportunity
D. Success is all that matters
Answer: B. Better a little with righteousness
Reference: Proverbs 16:8
According to Proverbs 17:28, even a fool is thought wise if he does what?
A. Studies diligently
B. Keeps silent
C. Gives generously
D. Avoids strangers
Answer: B. Keeps silent
Reference: Proverbs 17:28
"Many claim to have unfailing love, but a ___ person who can find?"
Answer: Faithful
Reference: Proverbs 20:6
In which chapter would you find the description of a fool returning to his folly like a dog returning to its vomit?
Answer: Proverbs 26
Reference: Proverbs 26:11
In which chapter of Proverbs would you find the description of the "virtuous wife" or "wife of noble character"?
Answer: Proverbs 31
Reference: Proverbs 31:10-31
A person spends all their energy worrying about becoming rich. What does Proverbs advise?
A. Work harder at all costs
B. Do not wear yourself out to get rich
C. Riches guarantee security
D. Wealth brings wisdom
Answer: B. Do not wear yourself out to get rich
Reference: Proverbs 23:4
According to Proverbs 26:11, "...fools repeat their folly" as what?
A dog returning to its vomit
"The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the ______."
Answer: Heart
Reference: Proverbs 17:3
In which chapter does Solomon instruct the sluggard to consider the ways of the ant?
Answer: Proverbs 6
Reference: Proverbs 6:6-8
According to Proverbs 27:14, what is it considered if someone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning?
Answer: It will be taken as a curse.
Reference: Proverbs 27:14
You hear criticism from someone who genuinely cares about you. According to Proverbs, what is better than hidden love?
A. Public praise
B. Frequent gifts
C. Open rebuke
D. Silence
Answer: C. Open rebuke
Reference: Proverbs 27:5
According to Proverbs 27:8, a person who flees from home is like...
A. A lost sheep
B. A bird that flees its nest
C. A fish out of water
D. A tree without roots
Answer: B. A bird that flees its nest
Reference: Proverbs 27:8
"Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no ______."
Answer: Discretion
Reference: Proverbs 11:22
In which chapter is the statement, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge"?
Answer: Proverbs 1
Reference: Proverbs 1:7
What precious item does Proverbs 3:15 say wisdom surpasses in value?
Answer: Rubies.
Reference: Proverbs 3:15