Proverbs Bible quiz · 10 questions
How well do you know Proverbs?
Pick an answer, then see the verse that settles it.
Whose proverbs does the book open with?
David’s · Solomon’s · Hezekiah’s
Answer
Solomon’s. Proverbs 1:1: “The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel…” Read it
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of what?
Peace · Riches · Knowledge
Answer
Knowledge. Proverbs 1:7: “The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; fools scorn wisdom and instruction.” Read it
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not depend on…”
your neighbor · your own understanding · the strength of horses
Answer
your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding.” Read it
Which creature are lazy people told to go and learn from?
The ant · The bee · The eagle
Answer
The ant. Proverbs 6:6: “Go to the ant, you lazy person; watch her ways and become wise.” Read it
What turns away anger?
A long silence · A gift in secret · A gentle answer
Answer
A gentle answer. Proverbs 15:1: “A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.” Read it
What comes before destruction?
Laziness · Debt · Pride
Answer
Pride. Proverbs 16:18: “Pride comes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Read it
A joyful heart is good what?
Counsel · Bread · Medicine
Answer
Medicine. Proverbs 17:22: “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Read it
Proverbs 22:6: “Train a child in keeping with…”
his way · the law of the king · his father’s trade
Answer
his way. Proverbs 22:6: “Train a child in keeping with his way; even when he is old, he will not turn from it.” Read it
“Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens…”
his friend · his sword · his king
Answer
his friend. Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens his friend.” Read it
The capable wife of Proverbs 31 is worth far more than what?
Land · Pearls · Gold
Answer
Pearls. Proverbs 31:10: “A capable wife—who can find her? Her price is far beyond pearls.” Read it
Read Proverbs
New to the book? The introduction to Proverbs says who wrote it, when, and what it is about, with an outline. Or start reading at chapter 1.
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Questions
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- From the book of Proverbs itself. Every answer shows the verse that settles it, quoted from the Lumin Translation, with a link to read it in the chapter.
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