Proverbs 16 Quiz – Fill in the Blanks (Multiple Choice)

 

Proverbs 16 Quiz – Fill in the Blanks (Multiple Choice)

Proverbs 16 is rich in wisdom, offering guidance on trusting the Lord, making righteous decisions, and walking in humility. This chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty, the importance of wise speech, and the rewards of living righteously.

This Bible Quiz will test your knowledge of Proverbs 16 with 50 multiple-choice fill-in-the-blank questions. Each question includes a missing word or phrase, with four answer choices. Your task is to select the correct one!

This is a fun and engaging way to study Scripture while deepening your understanding of God’s wisdom.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully and try to recall the missing word or phrase from Proverbs 16.

Choose the correct answer from the four options provided.

Check your answers at the end or as you go along.

Feel free to use your Bible to look up the verses if needed.

Share this quiz with friends and family to see who knows Proverbs 16 best!

 

Purpose: This quiz is designed to help you memorize key verses from Proverbs 16 and apply biblical wisdom to daily life.

Learning Focus: By engaging with these questions, you’ll understand how God directs our paths, the dangers of pride, the value of wise speech, and the rewards of righteousness.

Challenge Yourself: Try answering without looking at your Bible first, then double-check your responses to see how well you know this chapter!

 

Let’s get started! May this quiz help you grow in wisdom and understanding.

 

Proverbs 16 Quiz - Fill in the Blanks (Multiple Choice)

 

1. "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your _______." (Proverbs 16:3)

a) Work

b) Steps

c) Thoughts

d) Plans

Answer: d) Plans

 

2. "The Lord works out everything to its proper _______—even the wicked for a day of disaster." (Proverbs 16:4)

a) Purpose

b) End

c) Timing

d) Reward

Answer: a) Purpose

 

3. "When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make _______ with them." (Proverbs 16:7)

a) War

b) Peace

c) Trouble

d) Sacrifices

Answer: b) Peace

 

4. "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their _______." (Proverbs 16:9)

a) Future

b) Thoughts

c) Steps

d) Prosperity

Answer: c) Steps

 

5. "Pride goes before _______, a haughty spirit before a fall." (Proverbs 16:18)

a) Destruction

b) Dishonor

c) Judgment

d) Death

Answer: a) Destruction

 

6. "Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the _______." (Proverbs 16:20)

a) Lord

b) King

c) Law

d) Wisdom

Answer: a) Lord

 

7. "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the _______." (Proverbs 16:24)

a) Heart

b) Bones

c) Spirit

d) Body

Answer: b) Bones

 

8. "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to _______." (Proverbs 16:25)

a) Glory

b) Blessing

c) Death

d) Justice

Answer: c) Death

 

9. "Better a patient person than a _______ one, one with self-control than one who takes a city." (Proverbs 16:32)

a) Proud

b) Wealthy

c) Mighty

d) Foolish

Answer: c) Mighty

 

10. "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the _______." (Proverbs 16:33)

a) Lord

b) King

c) Heart

d) Law

Answer: a) Lord

 

11. "Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through _______." (Proverbs 16:12)

a) Strength

b) Righteousness

c) Justice

d) Wisdom

Answer: b) Righteousness

 

12. "Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his _______." (Proverbs 16:11)

a) Justice

b) Making

c) Knowledge

d) Wisdom

Answer: b) Making

 

13. "The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote _______." (Proverbs 16:21)

a) Peace

b) Instruction

c) Learning

d) Favor

Answer: c) Learning

 

14. "The highway of the upright avoids _______; those who guard their ways preserve their lives." (Proverbs 16:17)

a) Evil

b) Destruction

c) Suffering

d) Sin

Answer: a) Evil

 

15. "The heart of the wise makes their mouth prudent, and their lips promote _______." (Proverbs 16:23)

a) Peace

b) Instruction

c) Prosperity

d) Healing

Answer: b) Instruction

 

16. "A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a _______ fire." (Proverbs 16:27)

a) Raging

b) Burning

c) Destructive

d) Consuming

Answer: b) Burning

 

17. "A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close _______." (Proverbs 16:28)

a) Neighbors

b) Friends

c) Families

d) Companions

Answer: b) Friends

 

18. "Gray hair is a crown of _______; it is attained in the way of righteousness." (Proverbs 16:31)

a) Wisdom

b) Honor

c) Life

d) Glory

Answer: d) Glory

 

19. "A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of _______." (Proverbs 16:28, NLT)

a) Relationships

b) Friends

c) Families

d) People

Answer: b) Friends

 

20. "A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is _______." (Proverbs 16:29)

a) Righteous

b) Evil

c) Destructive

d) Wicked

Answer: c) Destructive

 

21. "Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the _______." (Proverbs 16:20)

a) Lord

b) King

c) Law

d) Truth

Answer: a) Lord

 

22. "The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote _______." (Proverbs 16:21)

a) Peace

b) Instruction

c) Learning

d) Honor

Answer: c) Learning

 

23. "A king’s wrath is a messenger of _______, but the wise will appease it." (Proverbs 16:14)

a) Justice

b) Death

c) Destruction

d) Fire

Answer: b) Death

 

24. "The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray _______." (Proverbs 16:10)

a) Truth

b) Wisdom

c) Justice

d) Righteousness

Answer: c) Justice

 

25. "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the _______." (Proverbs 16:33)

a) Lord

b) King

c) Righteous

d) Wise

Answer: a) Lord

 

26. "Better a little with righteousness than much gain with _______." (Proverbs 16:8)

a) Evil

b) Dishonesty

c) Injustice

d) Wickedness

Answer: c) Injustice

 

27. "A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a _______." (Proverbs 15:18, related to 16:32)

a) Mind

b) Heart

c) Quarrel

d) Storm

Answer: c) Quarrel

 

28. "Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks _______." (Proverbs 16:13)

a) Kindly

b) Righteously

c) Gently

d) Truthfully

Answer: d) Truthfully

 

29. "Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the _______." (Proverbs 16:19)

a) Wicked

b) Rich

c) Proud

d) Powerful

Answer: c) Proud

 

30. "The path of the upright leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe and _______." (Proverbs 16:17, paraphrased)

a) Wise

b) Blessed

c) Secure

d) Protected

Answer: d) Protected

 

31. "Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from _______." (Proverbs 21:23, related to Proverbs 16:23-24)

a) Sin

b) Trouble

c) Evil

d) Sorrow

Answer: b) Trouble

 

32. "The laborer’s appetite works for him; his hunger drives him _______." (Proverbs 16:26)

a) To wisdom

b) On

c) To evil

d) To sin

Answer: b) On

 

33. "A gossip separates close _______." (Proverbs 16:28)

a) Neighbors

b) Friends

c) Families

d) Communities

Answer: b) Friends

 

34. "A wise person’s heart guides their _______." (Proverbs 16:23, paraphrased)

a) Actions

b) Steps

c) Words

d) Mind

Answer: c) Words

 

35. "A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates _______." (Proverbs 16:28, ESV)

a) Brothers

b) Houses

c) Nations

d) Souls

Answer: a) Brothers

 

36. "A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is _______." (Proverbs 16:29)

a) Righteous

b) Evil

c) Destructive

d) Dark

Answer: c) Destructive

 

37. "A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of _______." (Proverbs 16:28, NKJV)

a) Marriages

b) Leaders

c) Friends

d) Nations

Answer: c) Friends

 

38. "Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through _______." (Proverbs 16:12)

a) Strength

b) Righteousness

c) Power

d) Wisdom

Answer: b) Righteousness

 

39. "A good name is to be chosen rather than great _______." (Proverbs 22:1, related to 16:16)

a) Power

b) Riches

c) Honor

d) Strength

Answer: b) Riches

 

40. "How much better to get wisdom than _______." (Proverbs 16:16)

a) Wealth

b) Gold

c) Honor

d) Power

Answer: b) Gold

 

41. "Righteous lips are the delight of _______." (Proverbs 16:13)

a) Kings

b) Nations

c) The wise

d) The Lord

Answer: a) Kings

 

42. "The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to _______." (Proverbs 10:8, related to 16:23)

a) Poverty

b) Harm

c) Ruin

d) Destruction

Answer: c) Ruin

 

43. "A gentle answer turns away _______." (Proverbs 15:1, related to 16:32)

a) Anger

b) Hatred

c) Envy

d) Sin

Answer: a) Anger

 

44. "A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not _______." (Proverbs 16:29)

a) Wise

b) Safe

c) Just

d) Good

Answer: d) Good

 

45. "The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites _______." (Proverbs 10:14, related to 16:23)

a) Destruction

b) Judgment

c) Poverty

d) Trouble

Answer: a) Destruction

 

46. "A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the _______." (Proverbs 16:2)

a) Thoughts

b) Intentions

c) Heart

d) Actions

Answer: c) Heart

 

47. "The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go _______." (Proverbs 16:5)

a) Unpunished

b) To heaven

c) In peace

d) Unnoticed

Answer: a) Unpunished

 

48. "Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with _______." (Proverbs 17:1, related to 16:19)

a) Hatred

b) Strife

c) Discontent

d) Fools

Answer: b) Strife

 

49. "A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his _______." (Proverbs 18:7, related to 16:23)

a) Soul

b) Heart

c) Enemies

d) Wisdom

Answer: a) Soul

 

50. "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their _______." (Proverbs 16:9)

a) Success

b) Destiny

c) Steps

d) Purpose

Answer: c) Steps