Proverbs — Wisdom — Bible Quiz

Category: Adults

The practical wisdom of King Solomon

10 questions

1. Who wrote the majority of Proverbs?
   Answer: Solomon
   Proverbs of Solomon, son of David (Proverbs 1:1).
2. What is the beginning of wisdom?
   Answer: The fear of the LORD
   The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).
3. What does Proverbs 3:5 say?
   Answer: Trust in the LORD with all your heart
   Trust in the LORD with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5).
4. What is said about the virtuous woman?
   Answer: Her worth is far above rubies
   A virtuous woman, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies (Proverbs 31:10).
5. Which animal is cited for its foresight?
   Answer: The ant
   Go to the ant, you sluggard (Proverbs 6:6).
6. What does Proverbs say about the tongue?
   Answer: Death and life are in the power of the tongue
   Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21).
7. What is worth more than gold according to Proverbs?
   Answer: Wisdom
   To acquire wisdom is better than gold (Proverbs 16:16).
8. 'Train up a child in the way he should go' — which chapter?
   Answer: Proverbs 22
   Train up a child in the way he should go (Proverbs 22:6).
9. What does Proverbs say about plans?
   Answer: They succeed with many advisors
   Plans are established by counsel (Proverbs 15:22).
10. 'A soft answer turns away...' what?
    Answer: Wrath
    A soft answer turns away wrath (Proverbs 15:1).