Proverbs 12

Question 1

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge:

Answer 1

but he that hateth reproof is brutish. (Proverbs 12:1)

Question 2

A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD:

Answer 2

but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. (Proverbs 12:2)

Question 3

A man shall not be established by wickedness:

Answer 3

but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. (Proverbs 12:3)

Question 4

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband:

Answer 4

but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. (Proverbs 12:4)

Question 5

The thoughts of the righteous are right:

Answer 5

but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. (Proverbs 12:5)

Question 6

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood:

Answer 6

but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. (Proverbs 12:6)

Question 7

The wicked are overthrown, and are not:

Answer 7

but the house of the righteous shall stand. (Proverbs 12:7)

Question 8

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:

Answer 8

but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. (Proverbs 12:8)

Question 9

He that is despised, and hath a servant,

Answer 9

is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. (Proverbs 12:9)

Question 10

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast:

Answer 10

but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. (Proverbs 12:10)

Question 11

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread:

Answer 11

but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. (Proverbs 12:11)

Question 12

The wicked desireth the net of evil men:

Answer 12

but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. (Proverbs 12:12)

Question 13

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips:

Answer 13

but the just shall come out of trouble. (Proverbs 12:13)

Question 14

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth:

Answer 14

and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him. (Proverbs 12:14)

Question 15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:

Answer 15

but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. (Proverbs 12:15)

Question 16

A fool’s wrath is presently known:

Answer 16

but a prudent man covereth shame. (Proverbs 12:16)

Question 17

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

Answer 17

but a false witness deceit. (Proverbs 12:17)

Question 18

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:

Answer 18

but the tongue of the wise is health. (Proverbs 12:18)

Question 19

The lip of truth shall be established for ever:

Answer 19

but a lying tongue is but for a moment. (Proverbs 12:19)

Question 20

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:

Answer 20

but to the counsellors of peace is joy. (Proverbs 12:20)

Question 21

There shall no evil happen to the just:

Answer 21

but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. (Proverbs 12:21)

Question 22

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD:

Answer 22

but they that deal truly are his delight. (Proverbs 12:22)

Question 23

A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

Answer 23

but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. (Proverbs 12:23)

Question 24

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule:

Answer 24

but the slothful shall be under tribute. (Proverbs 12:24)

Question 25

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop:

Answer 25

but a good word maketh it glad. (Proverbs 12:25)

Question 26

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour:

Answer 26

but the way of the wicked seduceth them. (Proverbs 12:26)

Question 27

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting:

Answer 27

but the substance of a diligent man is precious. (Proverbs 12:27)

Question 28

In the way of righteousness is life;

Answer 28

and in the pathway thereof there is no death. (Proverbs 12:28)