Proverbs 16

Question 1

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue,

Answer 1

is from the LORD. (Proverbs 16:1)

Question 2

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;

Answer 2

but the LORD weigheth the spirits. (Proverbs 16:2)

Question 3

Commit thy works unto the LORD,

Answer 3

and thy thoughts shall be established. (Proverbs 16:3)

Question 4

The LORD hath made all things for himself:

Answer 4

yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. (Proverbs 16:4)

Question 5

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:

Answer 5

though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. (Proverbs 16:5)

Question 6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:

Answer 6

and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. (Proverbs 16:6)

Question 7

When a man’s ways please the LORD,

Answer 7

he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. (Proverbs 16:7)

Question 8

Better is a little with righteousness

Answer 8

than great revenues without right. (Proverbs 16:8)

Question 9

A man’s heart deviseth his way:

Answer 9

but the LORD directeth his steps. (Proverbs 16:9)

Question 10

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:

Answer 10

his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. (Proverbs 16:10)

Question 11

A just weight and balance are the LORD’S:

Answer 11

all the weights of the bag are his work. (Proverbs 16:11)

Question 12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:

Answer 12

for the throne is established by righteousness. (Proverbs 16:12)

Question 13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings;

Answer 13

and they love him that speaketh right. (Proverbs 16:13)

Question 14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:

Answer 14

but a wise man will pacify it. (Proverbs 16:14)

Question 15

In the light of the king’s countenance is life;

Answer 15

and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. (Proverbs 16:15)

Question 16

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!

Answer 16

and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! (Proverbs 16:16)

Question 17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:

Answer 17

he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. (Proverbs 16:17)

Question 18

Pride goeth before destruction,

Answer 18

and an haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18)

Question 19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,

Answer 19

than to divide the spoil with the proud. (Proverbs 16:19)

Question 20

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:

Answer 20

and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. (Proverbs 16:20)

Question 21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent:

Answer 21

and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. (Proverbs 16:21)

Question 22

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:

Answer 22

but the instruction of fools is folly. (Proverbs 16:22)

Question 23

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,

Answer 23

and addeth learning to his lips. (Proverbs 16:23)

Question 24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,

Answer 24

sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. (Proverbs 16:24)

Question 25

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,

Answer 25

but the end thereof are the ways of death. (Proverbs 16:25)

Question 26

He that laboureth laboureth for himself;

Answer 26

for his mouth craveth it of him. (Proverbs 16:26)

Question 27

An ungodly man diggeth up evil:

Answer 27

and in his lips there is as a burning fire. (Proverbs 16:27)

Question 28

A froward man soweth strife:

Answer 28

and a whisperer separateth chief friends. (Proverbs 16:28)

Question 29

A violent man enticeth his neighbour,

Answer 29

and leadeth him into the way that is not good. (Proverbs 16:29)

Question 30

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:

Answer 30

moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. (Proverbs 16:30)

Question 31

The hoary head is a crown of glory,

Answer 31

if it be found in the way of righteousness. (Proverbs 16:31)

Question 32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;

Answer 32

and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. (Proverbs 16:32)

Question 33

The lot is cast into the lap;

Answer 33

but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. (Proverbs 16:33)