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HOLY BOOK OF PROVERBS

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PROVERBS 11. What is the beginning of knowledge?

a) The obedience of our parents. b) The fear of the Lord.c) The reading of the Holy Bible. d) The attendance of church.

2. “My son, hear the _________ your father, and do not _________ the _____of your mother”_______.

PROVERBS 21. According to Proverbs 2, the Lord gives:

a) treasures b) gold c) wisdom d) victory

2. “So you may walk in the way of ________, and keep to the paths of _________."

PROVERBS 31. “My son, do not despise the ________ of the Lord, nor detest His ________; for whom the Lord

_______ He _______, just as a father the son in whom he delights.”

2. According to Proverbs 3, who are we to trust?a) friends b) God c) our understanding d) knowledge

PROVERBS 41. Above all we are instructed to guard our:

a) eyes b) tongue c) heart d) ears

2. “Do not turn to the right or the left; remove your foot from _______.”

PROVERBS 51. “For the ways of man are before the eyes of the ______, and He _______ all his paths."

2. “His own ________ entrap the wicked man, and he is caught in the cords of his _____.”

PROVERBS 61. The Lord hates:

a) a proud look b) a lying tongue c) a false witness d) all of these

2. “My son, keep your ________ command, and do not forsake the_______ of your mother.”

PROVERBS 71. “My son, keep my _________, and __________ my commands within you.”

2. “Keep my_______ and live, and my ______ as the apple of your eye. ________them on your fingers; ______ them on the tablet of your heart.”




PROVERBS 81. To fear the Lord is to hate:

a) sinners b) evil c) foolishness d) knowledge

2. “I love those who ________ me, and those who ________ me _______ will find me.”

PROVERBS 91. “The ______ of the ______ is the beginning of wisdom, and the _________ of the Holy One is

____________.”

2. “If you are wise, you are wise for _______, and if you ______ , you will ______ it alone.”

PROVERBS 101. “A ________ son makes a glad father, but a ________ son is the grief of his mother.”

2. “In the multitude of ________ sin is not lacking, but who ________ his lips is wise.”

PROVERBS 111. “A talebearer reveals ______, but he who is of a ________ spirit conceals a matter.”

2. We will fail if we trust in:a) our riches b) God c) our parents d) our church

PROVERBS 121. The Lord detests:

a) truthfulness b) lying lips c) an anxious heart d) knowledge

2. A _______ man conceals ___________, but the ___________ of fools proclaims foolishness.

PROVERBS 131. “A wise son _____ his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not ________ to rebuke.”

2. “He who spares his rod _______ his son, but he who loves him _______ him promptly.”

PROVERBS 141. “There is a way that seems ______ to a man, but its end is the way of _____.”

2. “He who _________ the poor reproaches his _________, but he who honors Him has _______ on the needy.”




PROVERBS 151. “A fool _________ his father’s instruction, but he who receives correction is ________.”

2. “The Lord is for from the _________, but He _______ the prayer of the _______.”

PROVERBS 161. “There is a way that seems ________ to a man, but its end is the way of ______.”

2. “The _______ is cast into the lap, but its every _________ is from the Lord.”

PROVERBS 171. A wise servant will rule over a(n) ______ who causes shame.

a) house b) son c) inheritance d) brother

2. “He who _____ the poor _______ his maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go __________.”

PROVERBS 181. “The name of the Lord is a _______ _______; the __________ run to it and are _________.”

2. A man who has friends must himself be: a) generous b) helpful c) friendly d) tolerant

PROVERBS 191. “He who keeps the ____________ keeps his soul, but he who is ________ of his ways will die.

2. "He who has _______ on the poor lends to the _______.”

PROVERBS 201. “Whoever ________ his father or mother, his lamp will be put out in deep _________.”

2. ‘Do not say, “I will __________ evil”; wait for the Lord, and He will _______ you.’

PROVERBS 211. “To do ___________ and _________ is more acceptable to the Lord than _________.”

2. “Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the ________ will also cry himself and not be ______.”




PROVERBS 221. “The _______ and the _______ have this in common, the Lord is the _______ of them all.

2. When a prudent man foresees evil, he:a) stands up to it b) deals with it c) hides himself d) faces it

PROVERBS 231. “Listen to your ______ who begot you, and do not ________ your mother when she is old.”

2. Give me your _____, and let your eyes observe my _______.a) mind-commandment b) heart-ways c) heart-knowledge d) soul-ways

PROVERBS 241. “For a __________man may fall _______ times And rise again, But the wicked shall ______ by

calamity.”

2. “Do not _______ because of the evildoers, nor be envious of the _______; for there will be no prospect for the ______ _______; the lamp of the _________ will be put out.”

PROVERBS 251. As _______ water to a weary soul, so is _______ news from a far _________.

2. “If your enemy is _______, hive him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him _______ __ ________."

PROVERBS 261. “Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no __________, strife ceases.”

2. “Whoever digs a pit will _______ into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll _____ on him.”

PROVERBS 271. “________ are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are ________.”

2. “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his _______.”

PROVERBS 281. “Evil men do not understand _______, but those who seek the Lord understand _____.”

2. “Ono who turns away his ear from hearing the ____, even his _________ is an abomination.”




PROVERBS 291. Correct your son and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul.

2. Whoever trusts in the Lord shall be:a) famous b) safe c) under judgment d) righteous

PROVERBS 301. “Every word of _____ is pure; he is a _________ to those who put their ________ in Him.”

2. God is a shield to those who:a) obey their parents b) give to the poor c) do no sin d) put their trust in Him

PROVERBS 311. A virtuous wife worth is far above:

a) gold b) rubies c) diamonds d) treasures

2. “Charm is _______ and beauty is ________, but a woman who ________ the Lord, she shall be praised.”



Intermediate Level Name:

PROVERBS 11. What is the beginning of knowledge?

2. What are we instructed to do according to verse 8?

PROVERBS 21. According to Proverbs 2, what does the Lord give?

2. According to verse 11, what will protect and guard you?

PROVERBS 31. Who are we to trust?

2. What will win us favor and good name in the sight of God and man?

PROVERBS 41. Above all we are instructed to guard our _______.

2. Whose path and way we should not follow?

PROVERBS 51. What do the feet of the immoral woman lead to?

2. Before whom are the ways of man?

PROVERBS 61. Whose way should we consider and be wise?

2. Name two things that the Lord hates.

PROVERBS 71. Reread verse 2, how carefully are we instructed to guard God’s teaching?

2. With what did the woman perfume her bed?




PROVERBS 81. To fear the Lord is to hate what?

2. Who are the people who are able to find God?

PROVERBS 91. What happens to the one who corrects a scoffer?

2. Where does the foolish woman sit?

PROVERBS 101. What does love covers?

2. What makes one rich?

PROVERBS 111. What comes with pride?

2. We will fail if we trust in what?

PROVERBS 121. What does the Lord detest?

2. Who chose his friends carefully?

PROVERBS 131. How does a prudent man act?

2. The person who loves his son should treat him how?

PROVERBS 141. What would happen to the house of the wicked?

2. What does a wise man fear?




PROVERBS 151. How is the person who despises his father’s discipline described? Explain.

2. Whose prayer does the Lord hear?

PROVERBS 161. To whom should we commit our works?

2. What does the heart of the wise do?

PROVERBS 171. Over whom would a wise servant rule?

2. Who makes a person poor or not? What is it that we do when we mock the poor?

PROVERBS 181. What does this PROVERBS teaches us about the Name of the Lord?

2. A man who has friends must himself be: a) generous b) helpful c) friendly d) tolerant

PROVERBS 191. What makes many friends? Are they good friends?

2. What will happen to the one who speaks lies?

PROVERBS 201. What should happen to whoever curses his father or mother?

2. What preserved the king?

PROVERBS 211. Name two things that are more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice?

2. What is the result of shutting our ears to the cry of the poor?




PROVERBS 221. What do the rich and poor have in common?

2. When a prudent man foresees evil, what should he do?

PROVERBS 231. How should we treat our father and mother?

2. Give me your _____, and let your eyes observe my _______.

PROVERBS 241. How is a house built and established?

2. How many times does the righteous fall and rise again?

PROVERBS 251. Is it good to eat too much honey? Why?

2. If your enemy is hungry what should you give him to eat?

PROVERBS 261. Like what is the fool who repeats his folly?

2. What are the words of a talebearer like?

PROVERBS 271. Who is better than a brother far away?

2. Why we should not boast about tomorrow?

PROVERBS 281. What is the result of turning away from hearing the law?

2. What does a man with an evil eye do?




PROVERBS 291. According to verse 15, are parents supposed to leave children to do what they please? What would give

wisdom to a child?

2. What will become of whoever trusts in the Lord?

PROVERBS 301. To whom is God a shield?

2. What two things does the author request from God?

PROVERBS 311. Who taught King Lemuel utterance?

2. What is a virtuous wife worth?



Advanced Level Name:

PROVERBS 11. What do the sinners invite us to do?

2. What will the one who listened to wisdom gain?

PROVERBS 21. What happens to a person who has wisdom in his heart?

2. Why should one be on guard from the immoral woman?

PROVERBS 31. List the things mentioned in this PROVERBS that we should not do.

2. How should we treat our neighbor?

PROVERBS 41. List the “Do not's” that are in this PROVERBS.

2. Compare the path of the wicked with that of the just.

PROVERBS 51. Describe the immoral woman.

2. What are the consequences of living with an immoral woman?

PROVERBS 61. What wisdom are we to draw from the ants?

2. What are the 7 things that the Lord hates.

PROVERBS 71. Reread verse 2, how carefully are we instructed to guard God’s teaching?

2. Whom did the immoral woman seduce to her house?




PROVERBS 81. When was wisdom established?

2. What is the reward of those who find wisdom?

PROVERBS 91. Who are the two extending invitations in this PROVERBS?

2. What would be the consequence of accepting each of the invitations?

PROVERBS 101. Reread verse 19, give an example of sin resulting from excessive talking? Why is the holding of one’s

tongue wise?

2. Do you think of wealth as a gift from God or as a product of human attainment? Give a verse that supports your view.

PROVERBS 111. If you have a friend that tells you the secrets of his/her other friends, do you think this is a trustworthy

friend? Explain and give a verse that supports your point of view.

2. Give verses that praise generosity.

PROVERBS 121. Find and explain a verse that talks about “the power of the words we speak”.

2. What does this PROVERBS tell us about lying?

PROVERBS 131. Find and explain a verse that talks about the effect of friends (companions) in shaping a person?

2. State whether the following statements are true or false and give a verse that supports your answer:a. The Lord doesn’t approve of parents punishing their kids.b. If your parents punish you that means they don’t love you.

PROVERBS 141. Give verse that tells us we should not get angry quickly.

2. What is a way through which we can honor God?




PROVERBS 151. How is the person who despises his father’s discipline described? Explain.

2. Whose prayer does the Lord hear?

PROVERBS 161. Reread verse 3, how can we commit to the Lord whatever we do?

2. What does Proverbs 16 say about controlling our temper? Give an application for this verse in your life.

PROVERBS 171. What is a foolish son/daughter to his parents?

2. Who makes a person poor or not? What is it that we do when we mock the poor?

PROVERBS 181. How dangerous are the fool’s mouth and lips?

2. Where can we run to be safe in times of trouble? Which verse supports your answer?

PROVERBS 191. What makes many friends? Do you think they are good friends?

2. How can we be lenders to the Lord? What verse supports your answer?

PROVERBS 201. Is there a punishment from God to those who curse their mothers or fathers? Explain the punishment and

find the verse that supports your answer.

2. What are we commanded to do to repay evil deeds done against us? What verse supports your answer? PROVERBS 211. What are the consequences of not listening to the poor? Give verse.

2. Why will the lazy be punished?




PROVERBS 221. How can we attain honor and life?

2. Why should we not make friendship with angry men?

PROVERBS 231. What attitude should we have towards our fathers and mothers? Which verse speaks of that?

2. How does this PROVERBS warn us from mixing with drunkards?

PROVERBS 241. How will the wicked pay for their wickedness?

2. Reread verse 29. The Lord Jesus Christ stressed this rule. Give verse from the New Testament.

PROVERBS 251. How are we instructed to deal with our enemies?

2. How will this attitude affect our enemies?

PROVERBS 261. What does a talebearer do? How could this affect conflicts between friends?

2. Compare Proverbs 26:27 with Galatians 6:7. Give examples to support your answer.

PROVERBS 271. How heavy is the wrath of a fool?

2. Reread verse 6, how can you tell a friend from an enemy? Give some characteristics of a good friend.

PROVERBS 281. When we only confess our sins, will we receive mercy? Explain.

2. Who is considered a companion to a destroyer?




PROVERBS 291. Are parents supposed to leave children to do what they want? Give verse that proves your answer.

2. How can we get justice from rulers?

PROVERBS 301. What two things does the author request from God?

2. Name four creatures called to be extremely wise and what is the evidence of their wisdom?

PROVERBS 311. Who is the author of this PROVERBS of Proverbs?

2. Should men look for charm and beauty in a woman? Why?



Expert Level Name:

PROVERBS 11. Reread verse 10-19, how would sinners entice us in this day and age? What is the sinners destiny (refer

to Proverbs 11:19)?

2. Explain the personification in verses 20-33.

PROVERBS 21. How are we to gain the understanding of the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God?

2. Discuss and compare verse 6 with the Holy Book of St. James 1:5.

PROVERBS 31. Does trusting God means ignoring our own common sense?

2. The Lord never punishes His children. Is this a true statement? Which verse(s) supports your answer?

PROVERBS 41. Explain verse 23. What is the indication of the use of “heart” in this verse (refer to Matthew 12:34)?

2. How can we guard our hearts?

PROVERBS 51. Explain verse 21. How does the Lord ponders our paths (read Job 7:18)?

2. Rephrase verse 22 and 23 in your own words. Give examples from life that supports these verses.

PROVERBS 61. What wisdom are we to draw from the ants?

2. What are the seven things that the Lord hates? Take time to examine your ways in the light of this answer.

PROVERBS 71. Who did the immoral woman choose for a victim? Do you think the description of the young man is

appropriate? Explain.

2. What could have protected the young man from the immoral woman? How?



Expert Level Name:

PROVERBS 81. “Those who seek me diligently will find me” Give a verse from the letter of St. James that has the same

meaning.

2. What does wisdom teaches us?

PROVERBS 91. “Wisdom has built her house she has hewn out her seven pillars.” Explain.

2. According to verse 7 should we give up on wicked men?

PROVERBS 101. What does this PROVERBS say about the righteous?

2. What verses warn us from the dangers of speech?

PROVERBS 111. “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Read 2

Chronicles: 10. How did King Rehoboam follow the instructions of this verse? Did he choose his counselors wisely? Explain.

2. Give verses that praise generosity.

PROVERBS 121. Reread verse 22 and compare the structure of this verse with that of Proverbs 11:1-2

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

PROVERBS 131. What would be the result of despising the Word? What would be the result of fearing the

commandment? Give an example from life to support your answer.

2. Give one guideline for raising children from PROVERBS 13?

PROVERBS 141. Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; but much increase comes by the strength of an ox. Explain.

2. Reread verse 12. Think of an example from your daily life that supports that verse. How can we avoid such “a way?”



Expert Level Name:

PROVERBS 151. What means does God sometimes use to correct us when we forsake “the way”? What verse supports

your answer?

2. Whose prayers does the Lord listen to? Which verse speaks of that?

PROVERBS 161. Reread PROVERBS 16, look for verses emphasizing that God is in control of what happens to us and

also around us. Rephrase each verse in your own words.

2. “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.” Explain. PROVERBS 171. How are we instructed to deal with quarrels (strife)? What verse supports your answer?

2. Read verse 21, what do you think are some characteristics of a foolish son/daughter?

PROVERBS 181. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his own esteem. Give a passage in the

New Testament that supports v. 11.

2. Casting lots causes contentions to cease, and keeps the mighty apart. Comment giving an example of casting lot from the New Testament.

PROVERBS 191. Reread verse 13; 21:9; 19; 25:24; 27:15. What is the common idea in these verses? Give examples of

such characteristics in a contemporary household. How are we to deal this them?

2. According to verse 16 a person will die if he/she is careless of his/her ways. Explain.

PROVERBS 201. Reread verse 1, what is the drunkenness associated with in: Proverbs 23:20-21; Proverbs 23:29-30;

Proverbs 31:4-5. How was Noah led astray by drinking?

2. What does Proverbs 20 have to say about “revenge”?

PROVERBS 211. What is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice? Give examples of each.

2. Explain verse 23 in the light of St. James 3:2-12.



Expert Level Name:

PROVERBS 221. What are 2 principles mentioned in PROVERBS 22 in bringing children up? (also read 23:13)

2. How are we instructed to treat the poor? Why?

PROVERBS 231. And put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite. Explain v.2.

2. Read Psalm 73, and then explain Proverbs 23:17-18 in the light of your understanding of the Psalm.

PROVERBS 241. “A man reaps what he sows.” Galatians 6:7. Find a verse in this PROVERBS that carries the same

meaning. Give examples from life that supports your answer. Does this fact contradict with God’s mercy and forgiveness? Why or why not?

2. Reread verse 19; in what ways are we sometimes envious of the wicked?

PROVERBS 251. How are we to deal with our enemies? Is this practical in our present time? Why or why not?

2. What are we commanded to do regarding secrets? Why?

PROVERBS 261. What is the role of a talebearer in strife?

2. Explain and apply the analogy given about the lazy man to your spiritual life. How can we avoid laziness in our spiritual life?

PROVERBS 271. “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” In what ways do people

sharpen each other?

2. Explain and make a correlation between verses 1 and 24.

PROVERBS 281. In what way can listening and keeping the Law bless us according to PROVERBS 28?

2. What is sometimes the reason for our lacking of prosperity? How are we to receive mercy?



Expert Level Name:

PROVERBS 291. Give a verse that guides us in how to raise our children.

2. “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint.” Explain.

PROVERBS 30 1. Who is the author of this PROVERBS and what are his two requests of the Lord? Why?

2. Reread verse 17; give example of mocking fathers or disobedience to mothers. What is the Biblical result of such deeds?

PROVERBS 311. Who is the author of this PROVERBS of Proverbs?

2. What are the characteristics of a virtuous woman?

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