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Psalms & Wisdom Flashcards

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Who advises Job in the midst of his suffering, “Do you still persist in your integrity? Curse God, and die”?

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his wife

Job 2:9

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In which book is the following quotation found: “Shall we receive the good at the hand of God, and not receive the bad?”

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Job

Job 2:10

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Who said, “Shall we receive the good at the hand of God, and not receive the bad?”

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Job

Job 2:10

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Who is NOT one of Job’s companions?

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Zephaniah

Job 2:11-42

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Which of the following quotations best characterizes the view of Job’s three friends?

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“If you will seek God and make supplication to the Almighty, if you are pure and upright, surely then he will rouse himself for you and restore to you your rightful place.” Job 14:1

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Who says, “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth”?

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Job

Job 19:1, 25

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Who says, “I am young in years and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you”?

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Elihu

Job 32:6

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In what manner does God address Job in chapter 38?

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Out of the whirlwind

Job 38:1

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The following quote comes from which book? “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me”?

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Job

Job 38:2-3

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The challenge, “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding,” is found in which of the following books?

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Job

Job 38:4

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To which character in the Book of Job is the following challenge directed: “Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Anyone who argues with God must respond.”

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Job

Job 40:2

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In which book is the following quotation found: “‘Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you declare to me.’ I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”

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Job 42:4-6

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Which of the following is spoken by the LORD to Eliphaz near the end of the Book of Job?

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“My wrath is kindled against you and against your two friends; for you have not spoken of me what is right.”

Job 42:7

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At the end of the book of Job, whom does God accuse of having “not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has”?

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Eliphaz and his two friends

Job 42:7

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Which biblical book begins, “happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers”?

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Psalms

Psalm 1:1

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Psalm 1 describes those whose “delight is in the law of the LORD” as being “like trees planted by streams of water,” and “the wicked” as being like

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“chaff that the wind drives away.”

Psalms 1:4

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Within the context of the vastness of creation the Psalmist both wonders “what are human beings that [God is] mindful of them” and declares that God has

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“made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor.”

Psalm 8:3-5;

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Psalm 8 expresses surprise that human beings have been made

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A little lower than God.

Psalm 8:5

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Which psalm begins, “The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork”?

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Psalm 19

Psalm 19:1

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The petition, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer,” is found in

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Psalm 19:14

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The psalm that begins, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” also includes which of the following lines?

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“I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast.”

Psalm 22:14

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Complete this verse from Psalm 23: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; …”

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“you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”

Psalm 23:5

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Because “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble,” the psalmist declares

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“we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea.”

Psalm 46:1-2

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The psalm attributed to David as a response to Nathan’s rebuke of his relationship with Bathsheba includes which of the following lines?

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“Against you, you alone, have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment.”

Psalm 51:4

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Psalm 51, attributed to David as his response to Nathan confronting him about Bathsheba, begins with what request?

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“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love.”

Psalms 51:1

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According to Psalm 137, what place provides the context for the following words: “On the willows there we hung up our harps”?

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“the rivers of Babylon”

Psalm 137:1

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Psalm 137 opens with the psalmist saying, “On the willows there we hung up our harps” while they “sat down . . . and wept” along the rivers of what city?

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Babylon

Psalm 137:1-2

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With what words do the last five Psalms all begin?

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“Praise the Lord!”

Psalms 146 - 150

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A central theme of the Book of Proverbs is expressed in the verse,

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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Proverbs 1:7

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Proverbs personifies both “wisdom” and “the foolish” as

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as women calling to those who pass them on the street.

Proverbs 8:1-4; 9:13-16a

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To whom does Proverbs attribute the following claim: “The LORD created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago”?

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wisdom

Proverbs 8:1, 22

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Who declares, “By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just; by me rulers rule, and nobles, and all who govern rightly. I love those who love me and those who seek me diligently find me”?

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Wisdom

Proverbs 8:15-17

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In which book does the following appear: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight”?

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Proverbs

Proverbs 9:10

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A central theme of the Book of Proverbs is expressed in the verse,

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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”

Proverbs 9:10

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In which book does the following appear: “A wise child makes a glad father, but a foolish child is a mother’s grief”?

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Proverbs 10:1

36
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Which saying is found in the book of Proverbs?

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“A false balance is an abomination the the LORD, but an accurate weight is his delight.”

Proverbs 11:1

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Complete the following verse from the Book of Proverbs: “The human mind plans the way,

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“but the LORD directs the steps.”

Proverbs 16:9

38
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What does Proverbs advise about answering fools according their folly?

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Both A and B.
One should answer them. & One should not answer them.
Proverbs 26:4-5

39
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The Book of Proverbs ends with an extended series of sayings

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praising the characteristics of “a capable wife.”

Proverbs 31:10-31

40
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The poem in praise of a wife who “is far more precious than jewels” and closes with the words, “let her works praise her in the city gates,” is found in

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Proverbs

Proverbs 31:10, 31

41
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Which book opens with the superscription, “The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem”?

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Ecclesiastes 1:1

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Which of the following reflects a characteristic theme of Ecclesiastes?

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“All things are wearisome; more than one can express; the eye is not satisfied with seeing, or the ear filled with hearing.”

Ecclesiastes 1:8

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In which book does the wise person “make a test of pleasure” and conclude, “But again, this also was vanity”?

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Ecclesiastes 2:1

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A characteristic theme of what book is expressed in the words: “So I hated life, because what is done under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind.”

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Ecclesiastes 2:17

45
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Where is it said, “There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toll”?

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Ecclesiastes 2:24

46
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The lines, “For everything there is a season, and time for every matter under heaven,” are found in which of the following books:

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Ecclesisates 3:1

47
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The following quotation comes from which book: “For the fate of humans and the fate of animals is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and humans have no advantage over the animals; for all is vanity”?

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Ecclesiastes 3:19

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Which of the following statements is found in Ecclesiastes?

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“All this I have tested by wisdom; I said, ‘I will be wise’ but it was far from me.”

Ecclesiastes 7:23

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A central theme of which book is expressed in the verse, “All this I have tested by wisdom; I said, ‘I will be wise,’ but it was far from me”?

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Ecclesiastes 7:23

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Which of the following quotations reflects a theme from Ecclesiastes?

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“There is a vanity that takes place on earth, that there are righteous people who are treated according to the conduct of the wicked, and there are wicked people who are treated according to the conduct of the righteous.”

Ecclesiastes 8:14

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“Go and eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has long ago approved what you do. Let your garments always be white; do not let oil be lacking on your head” is found in which book?

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Ecclesiastes 9:7-8

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From the observations that “the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to the skillful,” the author of Ecclesiastes concludes

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everyone is subject to the uncertainties of chance.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

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The admonition, “Fear God, and keep his commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone,” is found in which book?

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Ecclesiastes 12:13

54
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Which wisdom book concludes: “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone”?

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Ecclesiastes 12:13

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“I am black and beautiful, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon,” is found in which biblical book?

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Song of Solomon 1:5

56
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The admonition, “I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, do not stir up or awaken love until it is ready!” is found in which of the following books?

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Song of Solomon 2:7; 3:5; 8:4

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Which quotation comes from the Song of Solomon?

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“How beautiful you are, my love, how very beautiful! Your eyes are doves behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats, moving down the slopes of Gilead.”

Song of Solomon 4:1

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“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave” is found in which book?

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Song of Solomon 8:6

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Which book describes love as “strong as death, passion fierce as the grave”?

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Song of Solomon 8:6

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A central theme of which of the following books is expressed in the verse, “Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If one offered for love all the wealth of one’s house, it would be utterly scorned”?

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Song of Solomon 8:7

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