Proverbs

Question 1

A wise son makes a glad father, …

Answer 1

Prov 10:1

A wise child[a] brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

Question 2

Tainted wealth has no lasting value,

Answer 2

Prov 10:2

Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life.

Question 3

The Lord will not let the godly go hungry,

Answer 3

Prov 10:3

The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.

Question 4

Lazy people are soon poor

Answer 4

Prov 10:4

Lazy people are soon poor;
hard workers get rich.

Question 5

A wise youth harvests in the summer,

Answer 5

Prov 10:5

A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.

Question 6

The godly are showered with blessings;

Answer 6

Prov 10:6

The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

Question 7

The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled;

Answer 7

Prov 10:24

The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted.

Question 8

We have happy memories of the godly,

Answer 8

Prov 10:7

We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away.

Question 9

The wise are glad to be instructed,

Answer 9

Prov 10:8

The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

Question 10

People with integrity walk safely,

Answer 10

Prov 10:9

People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.

Question 11

People who wink at wrong cause trouble,

Answer 11

Prov 10:10

People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.[b]

Question 12

The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;

Answer 12

Prov 10:11

The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

Question 13

Hatred stirs up quarrels,

Answer 13

Prov 10:12

Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.

Question 14

Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,

Answer 14

Prov 10:13

Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

Question 15

Wise people treasure knowledge,

Answer 15

Prov 10:14

Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

Question 16

The wealth of the rich is their fortress;

Answer 16

Prov 10:15

The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.

Question 17

The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,

Answer 17

Prov 10:16

The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin.

Question 18

People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,

Answer 18

Prov 10:17

People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.

Question 19

Hiding hatred makes you a liar;

Answer 19

Prov 10:18

Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool.

Question 20

Too much talk leads to sin

Answer 20

Prov 10:19

Too much talk leads to sin Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

Question 21

The words of the godly are like sterling silver;

Answer 21

Prov 10:20

The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.

Question 22

The words of the godly encourage many

Answer 22

Prov 10:21

The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.

Question 23

The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich

Answer 23

Prov 10:22

The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

Question 24

Doing wrong is fun for a fool,

Answer 24

Prov 10:23

Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

Question 25

When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,

Answer 25

Prov 10:25

When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.

Question 26

Lazy people irritate their employers,

Answer 26

Prov 10:26

Lazy people irritate their employers, like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes.

Question 27

Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life

Answer 27

Prov 10:27

Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Question 28

The hopes of the godly result in happiness,

Answer 28

Prov 10:28

The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.

Question 29

The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,

Answer 29

Prov 10:29

The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.

Question 30

The godly will never be disturbed,

Answer 30

Prov 10:30

The godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from the land.

Question 31

The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,

Answer 31

Prov 10:31

The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.

Question 32

The lips of the godly speak helpful words

Answer 32

Prov 10:32

The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.