Proverbs 16 Quiz – Test Your Wisdom! (MCQs)
The
Book of Proverbs is filled with wisdom, guiding us in making righteous choices
and living according to God’s will. Proverbs 16 highlights themes such as the
importance of trusting in the Lord, the dangers of pride, the value of wisdom,
and how righteousness leads to blessings.
This
multiple-choice quiz is designed to help you reflect on these verses and deepen
your understanding of biblical wisdom. Whether you are taking this quiz for
fun, as part of your Bible study, or to challenge your knowledge, we encourage
you to read Proverbs 16 before starting.
Instructions
for the Quiz
Read
each question carefully and choose the correct answer from the four options
provided.
If
you’re unsure about an answer, take a moment to look up the verse in Proverbs
16—this will help you learn and retain the wisdom from Scripture.
Each
question has the correct answer marked at the end. Try to answer all questions
before checking the answers.
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Tip:
Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his
steps." This reminds us that no matter how much we plan, it is God who
ultimately leads us in the right direction. May this quiz encourage you to seek
His wisdom in all things!
Now,
Let’s Begin the Quiz!
Proverbs 16 Quiz (MCQs)
1.
According to Proverbs 16:1, what belongs to man?
A) The
answer of the tongue
B)
The preparation of the heart
C)
The judgment of the Lord
D)
The riches of wisdom
Answer: B)
The preparation of the heart
2.
Proverbs 16:2 states that all a man's ways are pure in his own eyes, but who
weighs the spirits?
A)
The wise
B)
The Lord
C)
The king
D)
The prophets
Answer: B)
The Lord
3.
What does Proverbs 16:3 say we should commit to the Lord?
A)
Our thoughts
B)
Our works
C)
Our hearts
D)
Our wealth
Answer: B)
Our works
4.
According to Proverbs 16:4, for what purpose has the Lord made all things?
A)
For His own pleasure
B)
For the righteous
C)
For Himself
D)
For the end of the age
Answer: C)
For Himself
5.
What is an abomination to the Lord, according to Proverbs 16:5?
A) A
foolish man
B) A
deceitful tongue
C)
Everyone who is proud in heart
D) A
wicked ruler
Answer: C)
Everyone who is proud in heart
6.
What atones for iniquity, according to Proverbs 16:6?
A)
Sacrifices and offerings
B)
Love and faithfulness
C)
Fasting and prayer
D)
Hard work and diligence
Answer: B)
Love and faithfulness
7.
According to Proverbs 16:7, when a man’s ways please the Lord, what will He do?
A)
Make him rich
B)
Heal his land
C)
Make even his enemies be at peace with him
D)
Give him wisdom
Answer: C)
Make even his enemies be at peace with him
8.
What is better than great revenues without justice, according to Proverbs 16:8?
A) A
little with righteousness
B)
Wisdom and understanding
C)
Faithfulness and truth
D)
The fear of the Lord
Answer: A)
A little with righteousness
9.
According to Proverbs 16:9, what does a man plan in his heart, but who directs
his steps?
A)
His future; his parents
B)
His path; his friends
C)
His way; the Lord
D)
His dreams; his mentors
Answer: C)
His way; the Lord
10. What
is found on the lips of the king, according to Proverbs 16:10?
A)
Knowledge
B) A
divine sentence
C) A
rebuke
D)
Justice
Answer: B)
A divine sentence
11.
According to Proverbs 16:16, what is better than gold?
A)
Righteousness
B)
Wisdom
C) A
good name
D) A
generous heart
Answer: B)
Wisdom
12.
According to Proverbs 16:18, what comes before destruction?
A) A
lying tongue
B)
Pride
C)
Foolishness
D)
Wickedness
Answer: B)
Pride
13.
What is said to be a wellspring of life to its owner, according to Proverbs
16:22?
A)
Wisdom
B)
Riches
C)
Health
D)
Strength
Answer: A)
Wisdom
14.
According to Proverbs 16:25, there is a way that seems right to a man, but
where does it lead?
A)
To the throne
B)
To destruction
C)
To death
D)
To sorrow
Answer: C)
To death
15.
What is the glory of young men, according to Proverbs 16:31?
A)
Their strength
B)
Their wisdom
C)
Their riches
D)
Their knowledge
Answer: A)
Their strength
16.
What is described as a crown of glory in Proverbs 16:31?
A) A
righteous life
B)
Gray hair
C) A
wise heart
D) A
pure soul
Answer: B)
Gray hair
17.
According to Proverbs 16:11, what belongs to the Lord?
A)
The throne of the king
B) A
just balance and scales
C)
The hearts of men
D)
The wisdom of the wise
Answer: B)
A just balance and scales
18.
According to Proverbs 16:12, what do kings detest?
A)
Fools in their courts
B)
Dishonest speech
C)
Wickedness
D)
Disobedience
Answer: C)
Wickedness
19.
What brings life to those who find it, according to Proverbs 16:15?
A)
The smile of a king
B)
The fear of the Lord
C) A
wise heart
D) A
peaceful life
Answer: A)
The smile of a king
20.
According to Proverbs 16:19, it is better to be of a humble spirit with the
lowly than to do what?
A)
Walk with sinners
B)
Divide the spoil with the proud
C)
Seek after riches
D)
Chase after vanity
Answer: B)
Divide the spoil with the proud
21.
What does a wise person’s heart teach his mouth, according to Proverbs 16:23?
A)
Patience
B)
Understanding
C)
Discretion
D)
Kind words
Answer: C)
Discretion
22.
According to Proverbs 16:24, what are pleasant words compared to?
A) A
fountain of life
B) A
tree of righteousness
C) A
honeycomb
D) A
golden crown
Answer: C)
A honeycomb
23.
According to Proverbs 16:27, what does a worthless man dig up?
A)
Gold
B)
Evil
C)
Foolishness
D)
Hatred
Answer: B)
Evil
24.
What does a perverse man do, according to Proverbs 16:28?
A)
Causes division
B)
Speaks lies
C)
Follows his own way
D)
Walks in darkness
Answer: A)
Causes division
25.
According to Proverbs 16:29, what does a violent man do?
A)
Destroys his enemies
B)
Deceives his neighbor
C)
Runs after gain
D)
Strengthens his friends
Answer: B)
Deceives his neighbor
26.
According to Proverbs 16:30, what does a person do when they plan evil?
A)
Smile to disguise their intent
B)
Wink with their eyes
C)
Speak softly
D)
Fold their hands in deceit
Answer: B)
Wink with their eyes
27.
According to Proverbs 16:32, who is better than the mighty?
A)
The wise man
B)
The patient man
C)
The humble man
D)
The faithful man
Answer: B)
The patient man
28.
Who is stronger than one who captures a city, according to Proverbs 16:32?
A)
The king
B)
One who rules his own spirit
C)
The man of understanding
D)
The righteous
Answer: B)
One who rules his own spirit
29.
According to Proverbs 16:33, what is cast into the lap, but whose decision is
final?
A) A
dice roll; the Lord's
B)
The lot; the Lord’s
C) A
judgment; the king’s
D) A
prayer; the prophet’s
Answer: B)
The lot; the Lord’s
30.
According to Proverbs 16:6, what helps a person depart from evil?
A)
The fear of the Lord
B)
Righteous friends
C)
The wisdom of elders
D) A
strong will
Answer: A)
The fear of the Lord
31.
What does the Lord do to the proud in heart, according to Proverbs 16:5?
A)
Forgives them if they repent
B)
Tests them with trials
C)
Punishes them
D)
Resists them
Answer: D)
Resists them
32.
According to Proverbs 16:13, what kind of lips do righteous kings delight in?
A)
Wise lips
B)
Honest lips
C)
Humble lips
D)
Silent lips
Answer: B)
Honest lips
33.
According to Proverbs 16:20, what happens to those who trust in the Lord?
A)
They will be wise
B)
They will be happy
C)
They will prosper
D)
They will gain favor
Answer: B)
They will be happy
34.
What is a good reputation compared to, according to Proverbs 16?
A) A
crown of gold
B) A
strong fortress
C) A
sweet fragrance
D)
Great riches
Answer: D)
Great riches
35.
What kind of man stirs up conflict, according to Proverbs 16:28?
A) A
righteous man
B) A
perverse man
C) A
lazy man
D) A
foolish man
Answer: B)
A perverse man
36.
What is the heart of the wise known for, according to Proverbs 16:23?
A)
Teaching their tongue
B)
Being quick to listen
C)
Gaining knowledge
D)
Being slow to speak
Answer: A)
Teaching their tongue
37.
According to Proverbs 16:7, when a man's ways please the Lord, what does the
Lord do?
A)
Makes him wealthy
B)
Helps him live long
C)
Makes his enemies be at peace with him
D)
Guides his steps
Answer: C)
Makes his enemies be at peace with him
38.
How does Proverbs 16:10 describe the words of a king?
A)
Full of wisdom
B) A
divine sentence
C)
Powerful and mighty
D) A
rod of correction
Answer: B)
A divine sentence
39.
According to Proverbs 16:21, who is called discerning?
A)
The righteous
B)
The prudent in heart
C)
The humble
D)
The generous
Answer: B)
The prudent in heart
40.
According to Proverbs 16:27, what does an ungodly man dig up?
A)
Foolishness
B)
Evil
C)
Gold
D)
Strife
Answer: B)
Evil
41.
According to Proverbs 16:14, what is like messengers of death?
A) A
king’s wrath
B) A
foolish son
C) A
violent man
D) A
lying tongue
Answer: A)
A king’s wrath
42.
What is better than a strong city, according to Proverbs 16:32?
A) A
wise ruler
B) A
man who controls his spirit
C) A
wealthy king
D) A
righteous army
Answer: B)
A man who controls his spirit
43.
According to Proverbs 16:24, what are pleasant words compared to?
A) A
honeycomb
B) A
golden apple
C) A
healing balm
D) A
sweet melody
Answer: A)
A honeycomb
44.
What will happen to those who listen to instruction, according to Proverbs
16:20?
A)
They will be wise
B)
They will prosper
C)
They will live long
D)
They will be blessed
Answer: D)
They will be blessed
45.
According to Proverbs 16:26, what drives a laborer to work?
A)
Hunger
B) A
strong will
C) A
wise heart
D)
The fear of the Lord
Answer: A)
Hunger
46.
Who is described as scattering wickedness with their words, according to
Proverbs 16:30?
A) A
gossip
B) A
dishonest man
C) A
violent man
D) A
proud man
Answer: C)
A violent man
47.
According to Proverbs 16:3, when we commit our works to the Lord, what will be
established?
A)
Our success
B)
Our thoughts
C)
Our future
D)
Our reputation
Answer: B)
Our thoughts
48.
According to Proverbs 16:11, what does the Lord delight in?
A)
Honest weights
B) A
generous heart
C) A
merciful spirit
D) A
humble king
Answer: A)
Honest weights
49.
According to Proverbs 16:9, what does a man plan in his heart, but the Lord
directs?
A)
His way
B)
His future
C)
His work
D)
His wealth
Answer: A)
His way
50.
What happens to those who are slow to anger, according to Proverbs 16:32?
A)
They rule their spirit
B)
They inherit wisdom
C)
They are blessed
D)
They gain peace
Answer: A)
They rule their spirit
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