Proverbs
14 Quiz - True or False
Test
Your Wisdom
Welcome
to the Proverbs 14 Quiz, designed to help you explore the timeless wisdom found
in this profound chapter of the Bible. This quiz is perfect for anyone looking
to deepen their understanding of God’s Word in a fun and engaging way!
Each
question in this quiz is based directly on Proverbs 14 and will test your
ability to recall, reflect on, and apply the truths found in this chapter.
Whether you're a seasoned Bible reader or new to studying Proverbs, this quiz
will challenge you while reinforcing key lessons about wisdom, folly,
righteousness, and the fear of the Lord.
How
the Quiz Works
True/False
Format:
Each
question is presented as a statement about Proverbs 14. Simply decide whether
the statement is True or False based on the chapter's verses.
Answers
and Reference Verses:
After
each question, you'll find the correct answer along with the exact reference
verse from Proverbs 14. This will help you not only test your memory but also
learn directly from Scripture.
Who
Can Participate?
Bible
enthusiasts seeking to test their knowledge.
Small
groups or Bible study participants looking for an interactive activity.
Anyone
interested in discovering or revisiting the treasures of Proverbs.
Reflection
Encouraged:
Use
the provided verses to reflect further on their meanings and applications to
your life. For example, think about how the concept of wisdom applies to your
daily decisions or how the fear of the Lord provides guidance and peace.
Quiz
Instructions
Read
each statement carefully.
Decide
whether it is True or False.
Check
your answer and reflect on the reference verse provided for each question.
(Optional)
Share your score in the comments below and let us know what you learned!
This
quiz is more than a test of memory—it’s an opportunity to meditate on the
wisdom that God has given us through His Word. Proverbs 14 teaches us about the
contrast between wisdom and folly, the blessings of righteousness, and the
consequences of choices.
We
pray this quiz inspires you to read, reflect, and grow in your walk with the
Lord. Remember, as Proverbs 14:26 says, “In the fear of the Lord there is
strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.”
True or False Quiz Questions
Question
1
True
or False: "A wise woman builds her house, but a
foolish woman tears it down with her own hands."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:1
"A
wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her
hands."
Question
2
True
or False: "There is no value in the fear of the
Lord."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:27
"The
fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of
death."
Question
3
True
or False: "Even in laughter, the heart may
sorrow, and the end of mirth may be grief."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:13
"Even
in laughter the heart may sorrow, and the end of mirth may be grief."
Question
4
True
or False: "The simple inherit knowledge, but the
prudent are punished."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:18
"The
simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge."
Question
5
True
or False: "A quick-tempered person acts
foolishly, but a man of wicked intentions is hated."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:17
"A
quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is
hated."
Question
6
True
or False: "The house of the wicked will stand
forever, while the tent of the upright is destroyed."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:11
"The
house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will
flourish."
Question
7
True
or False: "In the multitude of people is a king's
glory, but without people, a prince is ruined."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:28
"In
a multitude of people is a king’s honor, but in the lack of people is the
downfall of a prince."
Question
8
True
or False: "A truthful witness speaks lies, but a
deceitful witness speaks truth."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:5
"A
faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness will utter lies."
Question
9
True
or False: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin
is a reproach to any people."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:34
"Righteousness
exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people."
Question
10
True
or False: "The backslider in heart will be filled
with his ways, but a good man will be satisfied from above."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:14
"The
backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, but a good man will be
satisfied from above."
Question
11
True
or False: "A wise man fears and departs from
evil, but a fool rages and is self-confident."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:16
"A
wise man fears and departs from evil, but a fool rages and is
self-confident."
Question
12
True
or False: "The poor man is hated even by his own
neighbor, but the rich man has many friends."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:20
"The
poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich has many
friends."
Question
13
True
or False: "He who oppresses the poor shows
contempt for his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the needy."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:31
"He
who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on
the needy."
Question
14
True
or False: "In all labor there is profit, but idle
chatter leads only to poverty."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:23
"In
all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty."
Question
15
True
or False: "The wisdom of the prudent is to
understand their way, but the folly of fools is deceit."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:8
"The
wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is
deceit."
Question
16
True
or False: "A heart at peace gives life to the
body, but envy rots the bones."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:30
"A
sound heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones."
Question
17
True
or False: "He who walks uprightly fears the Lord,
but he who is devious despises Him."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:2
"He
who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is perverse in his ways
despises Him."
Question
18
True
or False: "Where no oxen are, the crib is clean,
but much increase comes by the strength of the ox."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:4
"Where
no oxen are, the trough is clean; but much increase comes by the strength of an
ox."
Question
19
True
or False: "The righteous man will be destroyed,
but the wicked will find a place of safety."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:32
"The
wicked is banished in his wickedness, but the righteous has a refuge in his
death."
Question
20
True
or False: "A nation is honored by its wealth
alone, not by its righteousness."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:34
"Righteousness
exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people."
Question
21
True
or False: "Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:9
"Fools
mock at sin, but among the upright there is favor."
Question
22
True
or False: "The Lord will always approve the ways
of the wicked."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:12
"There
is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death."
Question
23
True
or False: "The poor may hate their neighbors, but
the wise choose peace."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:21
"He
who despises his neighbor sins; but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is
he."
Question
24
True
or False: "He who is slow to anger has great
understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:29
"He
who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but he who is impulsive exalts
folly."
Question
25
True
or False: "Evil people always understand justice
better than the righteous."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:22
"Do
they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who
devise good."
Question
26
True
or False: "A king's strength lies in oppressing
the poor."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:35
"The
king’s favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes
shame."
Question
27
True
or False: "A scoffer seeks wisdom but does not
find it, while knowledge comes easily to the discerning."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:6
"A
scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, but knowledge is easy to him who
understands."
Question
28
True
or False: "The wicked will find strength in their
schemes, but the upright will flourish."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:11
"The
house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will
flourish."
Question
29
True
or False: "The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the folly of fools is their foolishness."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:24
"The
crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly."
Question
30
True
or False: "Without reverence for the Lord, there
can be no strong confidence or refuge for children."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:26
"In
the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a
place of refuge."
Question
31
True
or False: "A righteous person seeks vengeance,
but the wicked forgive quickly."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:19
"The
evil will bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the
righteous."
Question
32
True
or False: "He who is kind to the needy honors
God."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:31
"He
who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on
the needy."
Question
33
True
or False: "A gentle response promotes folly, but
harsh words bring understanding."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:29
"He
who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but he who is impulsive exalts
folly."
Question
34
True
or False: "The path of the upright may seem hard,
but it leads to life."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:27
"The
fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of
death."
Question
35
True
or False: "Wisdom rests in the heart of those who
have understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:33
"Wisdom
rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of
fools is made known."
Question
36
True
or False: "The wicked flee even when no one
pursues, but the righteous are bold as lions."
Answer:
False
Reference:
This is from Proverbs 28:1, not Proverbs 14.
Question
37
True
or False: "The tongue of the wise promotes
healing, but the mouth of the fool pours out corruption."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:3
"In
the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve
them."
Question
38
True
or False: "The righteous will dwell securely, but
the wicked will never find rest."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:32
"The
wicked is banished in his wickedness, but the righteous has a refuge in his
death."
Question
39
True
or False: "When the righteous rejoice, there is
great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves."
Answer:
False
Reference:
While this idea appears elsewhere in Proverbs, it is not from chapter 14.
Question
40
True
or False: "The simple believe everything, but the
prudent carefully consider their steps."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:15
"The
simple believes every word, but the prudent considers well his steps."
Question
41
True
or False: "Riches alone bring honor to a king and
peace to his people."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:28
"In
a multitude of people is a king’s honor, but in the lack of people is the
downfall of a prince."
Question
42
True
or False: "He who despises his neighbor sins, but
he who has mercy on the poor is happy."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:21
"He
who despises his neighbor sins; but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is
he."
Question
43
True
or False: "A fool laughs at misfortune, but the
wise reflect on its meaning."
Answer:
False
Reference:
While the sentiment aligns with Proverbs' themes, this is not in Proverbs 14.
Question
44
True
or False: "A tranquil heart gives life to the
body, but jealousy is as harmful as a disease."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:30
"A
sound heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones."
Question
45
True
or False: "He who walks in righteousness fears
the Lord, while those who are perverse reject Him."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:2
"He
who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is perverse in his ways
despises Him."
Question
46
True
or False: "Fools inherit honor, but the wise are
disgraced."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:18
"The
simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge."
Question
47
True
or False: "The wicked are overthrown by their
wickedness, but the house of the righteous will stand forever."
Answer:
False
Reference:
Proverbs 14:11
"The
house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will
flourish."
Question
48
True
or False: "Without counsel, purposes fail, but
with many advisers, they are established."
Answer:
False
Reference:
This idea is found in Proverbs 15:22, not Proverbs 14.
Question
49
True
or False: "The fear of the Lord is a fountain of
life, turning one away from the snares of death."
Answer:
True
Reference:
Proverbs 14:27
"The
fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of
death."
Question
50
True
or False: "Mockers thrive on correction, but the
wise seek out understanding."
Answer:
False
Reference:
This idea is in line with Proverbs but not directly stated in Proverbs 14.
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