The Book of Proverbs Quiz Flashcards

#1

Who is credited as the primary author of the Book of Proverbs?

📖 Proverbs 1:1

#2

According to Proverbs 22:6, what should you do for a child?

📖 Proverbs 22:6

#3

What does Proverbs 27:12 say about a prudent person?

📖 Proverbs 27:12

#4

How many proverbs of Solomon are collected in chapters 10-29 of the Book of Proverbs?

📖 Proverbs 10:1-29:27

#5

What does Proverbs 3:5-6 advise people to do with their trust?

📖 Proverbs 3:5-6

#6

According to Proverbs 10:19, what does much talking lead to?

📖 Proverbs 10:19

#7

What is the opening statement of the Book of Proverbs about its purpose?

📖 Proverbs 1:2-3

#8

In Proverbs 31, who is described and praised for her virtuous character?

📖 Proverbs 31:10-31

#2

Train them in the way they should go

Proverbs 22:6 states that parents should 'train up a child in the way they should go,' emphasizing the importance of guidance and instruction.

Proverbs 22:6

#1

Solomon

Solomon, the wisest king in Israel, authored most of the proverbs in this book, as stated in Proverbs 1:1.

Proverbs 1:1

#4

Approximately 500

Chapters 10-29 contain approximately 375 individual proverbs attributed to Solomon, making this section the largest collection in the book.

Proverbs 10:1-29:27

#3

They see danger and take refuge

Proverbs 27:12 teaches that 'the prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.'

Proverbs 27:12

#6

Sin

Proverbs 10:19 states that 'when words are many, sin is not absent, but the one who holds their tongue is wise.'

Proverbs 10:19

#5

Trust in the Lord with all their heart

Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs believers to 'trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.'

Proverbs 3:5-6

#8

A king's mother

Proverbs 31 describes the characteristics of an excellent wife and mother, known as the 'wife of noble character,' and is often associated with a king's mother based on context.

Proverbs 31:10-31

#7

To attain wisdom and discipline

Proverbs 1:2-3 explains that the proverbs are given 'for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight.'

Proverbs 1:2-3

#9

What does Proverbs 15:1 say about a gentle answer?

📖 Proverbs 15:1

#10

According to Proverbs 17:17, what does a friend do at all times?

📖 Proverbs 17:17

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#10

Loves

Proverbs 17:17 states that 'a friend loves at all times,' emphasizing the constancy of true friendship.

Proverbs 17:17

#9

It turns away wrath

Proverbs 15:1 teaches that 'a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.'

Proverbs 15:1

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