# Proverbs Bible quiz

Ten questions on the book of Proverbs, each answered with the verse that settles it, quoted from the Lumin Translation. Play it at https://www.lumin.faith/bible-quiz/proverbs.

## 1. Whose proverbs does the book open with?

- David’s
- **Solomon’s** (answer)
- Hezekiah’s

> The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel… ([Proverbs 1:1](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/1#1))

## 2. The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of what?

- Peace
- Riches
- **Knowledge** (answer)

> The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; fools scorn wisdom and instruction. ([Proverbs 1:7](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/1#7))

## 3. “Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not depend on…”

- your neighbor
- **your own understanding** (answer)
- the strength of horses

> Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. ([Proverbs 3:5](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/3#5))

## 4. Which creature are lazy people told to go and learn from?

- **The ant** (answer)
- The bee
- The eagle

> Go to the ant, you lazy person; watch her ways and become wise. ([Proverbs 6:6](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/6#6))

## 5. What turns away anger?

- A long silence
- A gift in secret
- **A gentle answer** (answer)

> A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. ([Proverbs 15:1](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/15#1))

## 6. What comes before destruction?

- Laziness
- Debt
- **Pride** (answer)

> Pride comes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. ([Proverbs 16:18](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/16#18))

## 7. A joyful heart is good what?

- Counsel
- Bread
- **Medicine** (answer)

> A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ([Proverbs 17:22](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/17#22))

## 8. Proverbs 22:6: “Train a child in keeping with…”

- **his way** (answer)
- the law of the king
- his father’s trade

> Train a child in keeping with his way; even when he is old, he will not turn from it. ([Proverbs 22:6](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/22#6))

## 9. “Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens…”

- **his friend** (answer)
- his sword
- his king

> Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens his friend. ([Proverbs 27:17](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/27#17))

## 10. The capable wife of Proverbs 31 is worth far more than what?

- Land
- **Pearls** (answer)
- Gold

> A capable wife—who can find her? Her price is far beyond pearls. ([Proverbs 31:10](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/31#10))