The Book of Proverbs — Hard Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

According to Proverbs 8:22-31, what does Wisdom claim about its relationship to creation?

📖 Proverbs 8:22-31

#2

In Proverbs 31, how many verses comprise the description of the virtuous woman (or woman of noble character)?

📖 Proverbs 31:10-31

#3

Which book is traditionally paired with Proverbs in the Hebrew Bible's wisdom literature collection, and what is this pairing sometimes called?

📖 Proverbs 1:1, Ecclesiastes 1:1

#4

Proverbs 22:6 contains a well-known saying about child-rearing. What does it say a child should not depart from in their old age?

📖 Proverbs 22:6

#5

In Proverbs 27:12, what action does a prudent person take that a simple person does not?

📖 Proverbs 27:12

#6

Which chapters of Proverbs are attributed to 'the men of Hezekiah king of Judah' as their collectors?

📖 Proverbs 25:1

#7

Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things the Lord hates. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this list?

📖 Proverbs 6:16-19

#8

In Proverbs 20:5, wisdom is compared to deep water. What does the proverb say a person of understanding does with this water?

📖 Proverbs 20:5

#2

22 verses

Proverbs 31:10-31 contains 22 verses describing the virtuous woman's characteristics, accomplishments, and value, with each verse beginning with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

Proverbs 31:10-31

#1

Wisdom was brought forth before the earth was made and rejoiced in God's inhabited world

Proverbs 8:22-31 presents Wisdom as being established before creation, present at creation, and delighting in humanity. This passage is personified wisdom speaking about her ancient origins.

Proverbs 8:22-31

#4

The way they have been trained

Proverbs 22:6 states: 'Start a child off on the way they should go; and even when they are old they will not depart from it.' The passage emphasizes training in the proper way.

Proverbs 22:6

#3

Proverbs and Ecclesiastes; the 'Solomonic Books'

Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are often paired together as wisdom literature attributed to Solomon and are sometimes called the 'Solomonic Books' because of their traditional attribution to King Solomon.

Proverbs 1:1, Ecclesiastes 1:1

#6

Proverbs 25-29

Proverbs 25:1 states: 'These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah.' This indicates that chapters 25-29 were collected and copied during Hezekiah's reign.

Proverbs 25:1

#5

Sees danger and takes refuge

Proverbs 27:12 states: 'The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.' This verse emphasizes the prudent person's ability to foresee and avoid harm.

Proverbs 27:12

#8

Draws it out

Proverbs 20:5 states: 'The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.' The person of understanding 'draws out' or extracts the wisdom from deep waters, meaning they understand true intentions and deep truths.

Proverbs 20:5

#7

A proud heart

Proverbs 6:16-19 lists: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness, and one who stirs up conflict. A 'proud heart' is not specifically listed.

Proverbs 6:16-19

#9

What unusual structure does Proverbs 31:10-31 (the acrostic poem about the virtuous woman) follow?

📖 Proverbs 31:10-31

#10

Proverbs 30 is attributed to which person, and what does that person claim about his understanding of wisdom?

📖 Proverbs 30:1-2

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#10

Agur son of Jakeh; he claims to be brutish and without human understanding

Proverbs 30:1-4 introduces Agur son of Jakeh, who humbly claims in verse 2: 'I am the most ignorant of men; I do not have human understanding.' This expresses Agur's humility about his wisdom despite his profound observations in the chapter.

Proverbs 30:1-2

#9

Twenty-two lines, each beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet

Proverbs 31:10-31 is a Hebrew acrostic (aleph-bet) where each of the 22 verses begins with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet, a literary device used to create a complete and memorable poem.

Proverbs 31:10-31

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