The Book of Proverbs Quiz
Test how well you know the Book of Proverbs, from Solomon's opening words in Proverbs 1 to the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. Each question is answered directly from the text, and the King James verse is shown with every answer. Complete the quiz to unlock a free 7-day prayer guide!
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- Whose proverbs does the book name in its first verse?
- Moses the man of God
- David the son of Jesse
- Solomon the son of David
- Hezekiah king of Judah
- According to Proverbs 1:7, what is the beginning of knowledge?
- The fear of the LORD
- Great riches
- Old age
- Many years of study
- Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto what?
- The strength of thine arm
- Thy father's riches
- Thine own understanding
- The counsel of kings
- Which creature is the sluggard told to go and learn from?
- The lion
- The ant
- The bee
- The eagle
- Which gemstone does Proverbs 8:11 compare wisdom with?
- Emeralds
- Rubies
- Pearls
- Diamonds
- What does a soft answer do?
- Shows weakness
- Stirs up anger
- Starts a quarrel
- Turneth away wrath
- What does Proverbs 18:21 say is in the power of the tongue?
- Riches and honor
- Wisdom and folly
- Death and life
- Peace and war
- When does a true friend love, according to Proverbs 17:17?
- At all times
- Only when it is easy
- Only when he is repaid
- Only in times of plenty
- Who taught king Lemuel the words of Proverbs 31?
- His mother
- A prophet
- Solomon
- His father
- What kind of woman does Proverbs 31 say shall be praised?
- A woman with many servants
- The richest woman
- The most beautiful woman
- A woman that feareth the LORD
The Book of Proverbs Quiz Answers & Bible References
Every answer below, with the King James Bible verse it comes from — so you can look up each one for yourself.
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Whose proverbs does the book name in its first verse?
Solomon the son of David
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
proverbs 1:1 (KJV) -
According to Proverbs 1:7, what is the beginning of knowledge?
The fear of the LORD
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
proverbs 1:7 (KJV) -
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto what?
Thine own understanding
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
proverbs 3:5 (KJV) -
Which creature is the sluggard told to go and learn from?
The ant
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
proverbs 6:6 (KJV) -
Which gemstone does Proverbs 8:11 compare wisdom with?
Rubies
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
proverbs 8:11 (KJV) -
What does a soft answer do?
Turneth away wrath
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
proverbs 15:1 (KJV) -
What does Proverbs 18:21 say is in the power of the tongue?
Death and life
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
proverbs 18:21 (KJV) -
When does a true friend love, according to Proverbs 17:17?
At all times
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
proverbs 17:17 (KJV) -
Who taught king Lemuel the words of Proverbs 31?
His mother
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
proverbs 31:1 (KJV) -
What kind of woman does Proverbs 31 say shall be praised?
A woman that feareth the LORD
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
proverbs 31:30 (KJV)