Proverbs 16

Question 1

Proverbs 16:1

Answer 1

The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD

Question 2

Proverbs 16:3

Answer 2

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established

Question 3

Proverbs 16:4

Answer 3

The LORD has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble

Question 4

Proverbs 16:5

Answer 4

Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
be assured, he will not go unpunished

Question 5

Proverbs 16:6

Answer 5

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil

Question 6

Proverbs 16:7

Answer 6

When a man’s ways please the LORD,

he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him

Question 7

Proverbs 16:18

Answer 7

Pride goes before destruction,

and a haughty spirit before a fall

Question 8

Proverbs 16:20

Answer 8

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good,

and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD

Question 9

Proverbs 16:21

Answer 9

The wise of heart is called discerning,

and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness

Question 10

Proverbs 16:23

Answer 10

The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious

and adds persuasiveness to his lips

Question 11

Proverbs 16:24

Answer 11

Gracious words are like a honeycomb,

sweetness to the soul and health to the body

Question 12

Proverbs 16:33

Answer 12

The lot is cast into the lap,

but its every decision is from the LORD

Question 13

Proverbs 16:2

Answer 13

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,

but the Lord weighs the spirit

Question 14

Proverbs 16:9

Answer 14

The heart of man plans his way,

but the Lord establishes his steps

Question 15

Proverbs 16:17

Answer 15

The highway of the upright turns aside from evil;

whoever guards his way preserves his life

Question 16

Proverbs 16:25

Answer 16

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death

Question 17

Proverbs 16:28

Answer 17

A dishonest man spreads strife,

and a whisperer separates close friends

Question 18

Proverbs 16:31

Answer 18

Gray hair is a crown of glory;

it is gained in a righteous life

Question 19

Proverbs 16:32

Answer 19

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty,

and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city

Question 20

Proverbs 16:16

Answer 20

How much better to get wisdom than gold!

To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver

Question 21

Proverbs 16:26

Answer 21

A worker’s appetite works for him;

his mouth urges him on

Question 22

Proverbs 16:19

Answer 22

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor

than to divide the spoil with the proud