Proverbs Bible quiz

Question 1

What does Wisdom say of whoever listens to her?

Accepted Answer

They will dwell securely. "But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm" (1:33).

Question 2

What does the father say the wicked don't know?

Accepted Answer

What they stumble over. "The way of the wicked is like darkness. They don’t know what they stumble over" (4:19).

Question 3

According to 7:27, her house is the way to where?

Accepted Answer

Sheol. "Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the rooms of death" (7:27).

Question 4

According to 10:19, who does wisely?

Accepted Answer

He who restrains his lips. "In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely" (10:19).

Question 5

What does 13:20 say of one who walks with wise men?

Accepted Answer

He grows wise. "One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm" (13:20).

Question 6

What does 16:31 call gray hair?

Accepted Answer

A crown of glory. "Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness" (16:31).

Question 7

Where does the sluggard bury his hand in 19:24?

Accepted Answer

In the dish. "The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again" (19:24).

Question 8

What does 22:29 say a man skilled in his work will do?

Accepted Answer

Serve kings. "Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men" (22:29).

Question 9

What is a man whose spirit is without restraint like?

Accepted Answer

A city that is broken down and without walls. "Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint" (25:28).

Question 10

What does 28:27 say of one who gives to the poor?

Accepted Answer

He has no lack. "One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses" (28:27).

What does Wisdom say of whoever listens to her?