Proverbs (NKJV)

Question 1

Proverbs 2:6-8

Answer 1

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.”

Question 2

Proverbs 3:5-6

Answer 2

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

Question 3

Proverbs 3:7-8

Answer 3

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.”

Question 4

Proverbs 3:9-10

Answer 4

“Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”

Question 5

Proverbs 3:21-26

Answer 5

“My son, let them not depart from your eyes—keep sound wisdom and discretion; so they will be life to your soul and grace to your neck. Then you will walk safely in your way, and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.”

Question 6

Proverbs 3:27

Answer 6

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so.”

Question 7

Proverbs 4:18

Answer 7

“But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.”

Question 8

Proverbs 5:21

Answer 8

“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He ponders all his paths.”

Question 9

Proverbs 6:6-11

Answer 9

“Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to sleep—so shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, and your need like an armed man.”

Question 10

Proverbs 9:10

Answer 10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Question 11

Proverbs 9:16-18

Answer 11

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here”; and as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, ‘Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.’ But he does not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of hell.”

Question 12

Proverbs 10:4-5

Answer 12

“He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son; he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.”

Question 13

Proverbs 10:12

Answer 13

“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.”

Question 14

Proverbs 10:22

Answer 14

“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.”

Question 15

Proverbs 11:2

Answer 15

“When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom.”

Question 16

Proverbs 11:13

Answer 16

“A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.”

Question 17

Proverbs 11:24-25

Answer 17

“There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty. The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.”

Question 18

Proverbs 12:4

Answer 18

“An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.”

Question 19

Proverbs 12:14

Answer 19

“A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.”

Question 20

Proverbs 12:27

Answer 20

“The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious possession.”

Question 21

Proverbs 13:4

Answer 21

“The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.”

Question 22

Proverbs 14:19

Answer 22

“The evil will bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.”

Question 23

Proverbs 14:29

Answer 23

“He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but he who is impulsive exalts folly.”

Question 24

Proverbs 15:1-2

Answer 24

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.”

Question 25

Proverbs 15:3

Answer 25

"The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good."

Question 26

Proverbs 16:7

Answer 26

"When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him."

Question 27

Proverbs 16:9

Answer 27

"A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.

Question 28

Proverbs 17:9

Answer 28

"He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates friends."

Question 29

Proverbs 18:22

Answer 29

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord.

Question 30

Proverbs 19:17

Answer 30

"He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given."

Question 31

Proverbs 19:21

Answer 31

"There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand."

Question 32

Proverbs 20:1

Answer 32

"Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise."

Question 33

Proverbs 20:7

Answer 33

"The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him."

Question 34

Proverbs 20:17

Answer 34

"Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel."

Question 35

Proverbs 21:1

Answer 35

"The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes."

Question 36

Proverbs 21:5

Answer 36

"The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty."

Question 37

Proverbs 21:23

Answer 37

"Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles."

Question 38

Proverbs 21:25-26

Answer 38

"The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not spare."

Question 39

Proverbs 22:9

Answer 39

"He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor."

Question 40

Proverbs 22:29

Answer 40

"Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men."

Question 41

Proverbs 23:29-35

Answer 41

"Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who linger long at the wine, those who go in search of mixed wine. Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it swirls around smoothly; at the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things, and your heart will utter perverse things. Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying: “They have struck me, but I was not hurt; they have beaten me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake, that I may seek another drink?”

Question 42

Proverbs 24:10

Answer 42

"If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small."

Question 43

Proverbs 24:11-12

Answer 43

"Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, “Surely we did not know this,” does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?"

Question 44

Proverbs 25:21-22

Answer 44

"If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for so you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you."

Question 45

Proverbs 25:28

Answer 45

"Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls."

Question 46

Proverbs 27:1

Answer 46

"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth."

Question 47

Proverbs 27:2

Answer 47

"Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips."

Question 48

Proverbs 27:17

Answer 48

"As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend."

Question 49

Proverbs 27:19

Answer 49

"As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the man."

Question 50

Proverbs 28:13

Answer 50

"He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy."

Question 51

Proverbs 29:2

Answer 51

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan."

Question 52

Proverbs 29:11

Answer 52

"A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back."

Question 53

Proverbs 31:10-31

Answer 53

"Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates."