Proverbs 15 Quiz - True or False
Welcome
to the Proverbs 15 True/False Quiz, where you can test your knowledge of one of
the most wisdom-filled chapters of the Bible. Proverbs 15 is packed with
insights on righteous living, the power of words, humility, discipline, and the
fear of the Lord. This quiz is designed to help you reflect on these timeless
truths while deepening your understanding of God's Word.
How
to Take the Quiz:
Read
Each Statement Carefully
Each
question is a statement based on Proverbs 15 (and some related themes). Decide
whether the statement is True or False based on your knowledge of Scripture.
Check
Your Answers
After
answering, you can refer to the provided answers and the reference verses to
confirm your response. We’ve included the exact verse for each question to
encourage further study.
Reflect
and Apply
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you go through the quiz, take time to meditate on the verses and think about
how they apply to your life. Are there areas where you can grow in wisdom,
gentleness, or humility?
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Why
Take This Quiz?
This
quiz isn’t just about testing knowledge—it’s about encouraging spiritual
growth. Each question challenges you to explore key themes:
The
power of words: Proverbs 15 emphasizes how gentle words can bring peace, but
harsh ones stir up anger.
The
importance of humility and discipline: Humility leads to honor, and accepting
correction leads to understanding.
The
fear of the Lord: Wisdom begins with reverence for God, and this chapter
continually reminds us of His guidance and justice.
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Pray
for Wisdom: As you study Proverbs 15, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in
understanding and applying these truths.
We
hope you enjoy this Proverbs 15 quiz! Use it to not only challenge your memory
but also deepen your walk with God.
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Proverbs 15 Quiz - True/False questions
Question
1:
"A
gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
"A
gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Question
2:
"The
eyes of the Lord are only on the righteous and not on the wicked."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:3 (NIV)
"The
eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the
good."
Question
3:
"A
fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds correction shows
prudence."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:5 (NIV)
"A
fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows
prudence."
Question
4:
"Better
a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox with hatred."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:17 (ESV)
"Better
is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it."
Question
5:
"Plans
fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, they succeed."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:22 (NIV)
"Plans
fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
Question
6:
"The
fear of the Lord does not bring wisdom or instruction."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:33 (NIV)
"Wisdom’s
instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor."
Question
7:
"The
mouth of the wicked gushes evil, but the tongue of the righteous nourishes
others."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:2 (NIV)
"The
tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes
folly."
Question
8:
"The
cheerful heart has no effect on the body."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:13 (NIV)
"A
happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit."
Question
9:
"The
Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases
Him."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:8 (NIV)
"The
Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases
him."
Question
10:
"A
wise person listens to correction, but the fool considers himself always
right."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:12 (NIV)
"Mockers
resent correction, so they avoid the wise."
Question
11:
"The
Lord loves the proud in heart and exalts their ways."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:25 (NIV)
"The
Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones
in place."
Question
12:
"A
person finds joy in giving the right answer and delight in a timely word."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:23 (NIV)
"A
person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!"
Question
13:
"The
path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep them from going down to the
realm of the dead."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:24 (NIV)
"The
path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the
realm of the dead."
Question
14:
"A
soft answer does not matter, and anger cannot be turned away by
gentleness."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
"A
gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Question
15:
"Humility
comes before honor."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:33 (NIV)
"Wisdom’s
instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor."
Question
16:
"The
tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes
the spirit."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:4 (NIV)
"The
soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the
spirit."
Question
17:
"The
Lord is far from the wicked but hears the prayer of the righteous."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:29 (NIV)
"The
Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous."
Question
18:
"A
wise child brings grief to their parents, but a foolish child brings them
joy."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:20 (NIV)
"A
wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother."
Question
19:
"Greed
brings peace to families, but righteousness tears them apart."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:27 (NIV)
"The
greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will
live."
Question
20:
"The
heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes
evil."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:28 (NIV)
"The
heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes
evil."
Question
21:
"The
way of the lazy brings no trouble, but the diligent face hardships."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:19 (NIV)
"The
way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a
highway."
Question
22:
"The
fear of the Lord teaches a person wisdom."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:33 (NIV)
"Wisdom’s
instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor."
Question
23:
"Hatred
stirs up peace, but love covers all wrongs."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 10:12 (NIV) (This verse is a common companion
to Proverbs 15 themes)
"Hatred
stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs."
Question
24:
"A
person who ignores discipline despises themselves, but whoever heeds correction
gains understanding."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:32 (NIV)
"Those
who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction
gains understanding."
Question
25:
"The
cheerful heart seeks out evil."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:15 (NIV)
"All
the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual
feast."
Question
26:
"The
Lord detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue
righteousness."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:9 (NIV)
"The
Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue
righteousness."
Question
27:
"A
wise man’s tongue spreads folly, but the fool’s tongue brings healing."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:2 (NIV)
"The
tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes
folly."
Question
28:
"The
house of the wicked will stand forever, but the tent of the righteous will be
destroyed."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:6 (NIV)
"The
house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked
brings ruin."
Question
29:
"A
hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a
quarrel."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:18 (NIV)
"A
hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a
quarrel."
Question
30:
"The
lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not
upright."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:7 (NIV)
"The
lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not
upright."
Question
31:
"The
Lord delights in the plans of the wicked, and He hates the thoughts of the
pure."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:26 (NIV)
"The
Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his
sight."
Question
32:
"Better
to live in the corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome
wife."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:17 (NIV)
"Better
a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred."
(Alternative:
Proverbs 21:9)
Question
33:
"Dishonest
money brings joy to all, but the one who gathers money little by little makes
it grow."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15 (broader themes from Proverbs 13:11 parallel
this sentiment).
Question
34:
"The
Lord tears down the proud but defends the boundary of the humble."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:25 (NIV)
"The
Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones
in place."
Question
35:
"To
the one who seeks knowledge, correction is like treasure."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:10 (paraphrased theme)
"Stern
discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will
die."
Question
36:
"The
righteous do not consider the needs of their animals."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 12:10 (fits Proverbs 15 themes).
"The
righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the
wicked are cruel."
Question
37:
"The
discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:14 (NIV)
"The
discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly."
Question
38:
"The
wise bring joy to their father, but the foolish man despises his mother."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:20 (NIV)
"A
wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother."
Question
39:
"Harsh
discipline is reserved only for those who are righteous."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:10 (NIV)
"Stern
discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will
die."
Question
40:
"Gracious
words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 16:24 (NIV)
"Gracious
words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."
Question
41:
"The
Lord detests the proud of heart and will punish them without fail."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 16:5 (NIV)
"The
Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go
unpunished."
Question
42:
"A
cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the
bones."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:30 (NIV)
"Light
in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to
the bones."
Question
43:
"A
lazy person’s way is as smooth as a highway."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:19 (NIV)
"The
way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a
highway."
Question
44:
"The
sacrifice of the wicked pleases the Lord when done in abundance."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:8 (NIV)
"The
Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases
him."
Question
45:
"The
heart of the wicked delights in evil, and their words bring peace."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:28 (NIV)
"The
heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes
evil."
Question
46:
"Better
a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:17 (NIV)
"Better
a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred."
Question
47:
"The
plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 21:5 (NIV)
"The
plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."
Question
48:
"The
ears that listen to correction will live among the wise."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:31 (NIV)
"Whoever
heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise."
Question
49:
"Mockers
and scoffers love wisdom and seek it out."
True
or False?
Answer:
False
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:12 (NIV)
"Mockers
resent correction, so they avoid the wise."
Question
50:
"Humility
comes before honor, and wisdom starts with fearing the Lord."
True
or False?
Answer:
True
Reference
Verse: Proverbs 15:33 (NIV)
"Wisdom’s
instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor."
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