Proverbs 16 - Subjective Quiz

 

Proverbs 16 - Subjective Quiz 

Welcome to our Proverbs 16 Subjective Quiz! This quiz is designed to help you reflect on the wisdom found in Proverbs 16 by engaging in thought-provoking questions. Each question is accompanied by a reference verse, allowing you to verify your answers and gain deeper insights into God’s Word.

 

Why Take This Quiz?

To strengthen your understanding of Proverbs 16.

To meditate on key biblical principles about wisdom, righteousness, leadership, and God's sovereignty.

To test your knowledge and challenge yourself in studying the Bible.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully and try to recall the answer from your Bible study.

Answer in your own words based on your understanding of the passage.

Check your answer using the reference verse provided.

Use this quiz for personal reflection, Bible study groups, or church discussions.

Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!

 

How to Use This Quiz

For Personal Study: Write down your answers in a journal and reflect on their meaning.

For Group Bible Study: Discuss the questions and answers with your church or small group.

For Teaching & Devotionals: Use these questions in Sunday School, youth ministry, or Bible classes.

We encourage you to pray for wisdom as you go through this quiz and allow God’s Word to guide your heart. Happy studying!

 

Proverbs 16 - Subjective Type Quiz

 

1. According to Proverbs 16, who determines the outcome of a person's plans?

Answer: The Lord determines the outcome of a person’s plans.

Reference Verse: “To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.” (Proverbs 16:1, NIV)

 

2. What does Proverbs 16 say about a person's ways being pure in their own eyes?

Answer: A person may see their ways as pure, but the Lord evaluates their motives.

Reference Verse: “All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:2, NIV)

 

3. How does Proverbs 16 encourage people to succeed in their plans?

Answer: By committing their works to the Lord, their plans will be established.

Reference Verse: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3, NIV)

 

4. According to Proverbs 16, why does the Lord create everything, including the wicked?

Answer: The Lord has made everything for His purpose, even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Reference Verse: “The Lord works out everything to its proper end—even the wicked for a day of disaster.” (Proverbs 16:4, NIV)

 

5. What does Proverbs 16 say about pride?

Answer: Pride leads to destruction, and a haughty spirit leads to a fall.

Reference Verse: “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18, NIV)

 

6. How can one atone for sin and avoid evil, according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: Through love and faithfulness, sin is atoned for, and by fearing the Lord, one avoids evil.

Reference Verse: “Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.” (Proverbs 16:6, NIV)

 

7. What happens when a person’s ways please the Lord?

Answer: Even their enemies will be at peace with them.

Reference Verse: “When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.” (Proverbs 16:7, NIV)

 

8. According to Proverbs 16, how does a king establish his throne?

Answer: A king’s throne is established through righteousness.

Reference Verse: “The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.” (Proverbs 16:10, NIV)

 

9. What is better than great wealth, according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: Having little with righteousness is better than much with injustice.

Reference Verse: “Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.” (Proverbs 16:8, NIV)

 

10. What does Proverbs 16 say about controlling one's temper?

Answer: A patient person is better than a warrior, and self-control is greater than conquering a city.

Reference Verse: “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” (Proverbs 16:32, NIV)

 

11. What does Proverbs 16 say about the sovereignty of God over human decisions?

Answer: Though people make decisions by casting lots, the final outcome is determined by the Lord.

Reference Verse: “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:33, NIV)

 

12. How does Proverbs 16 describe the importance of wisdom in speech?

Answer: Gracious words are like a honeycomb, bringing sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.

Reference Verse: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” (Proverbs 16:24, NIV)

 

13. What warning does Proverbs 16 give about a path that seems right?

Answer: A way that seems right to a person may ultimately lead to death.

Reference Verse: “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end, it leads to death.” (Proverbs 16:25, NIV)

 

14. What does Proverbs 16 say about a person who stirs up conflict?

Answer: A perverse person spreads strife, and a gossip separates close friends.

Reference Verse: “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” (Proverbs 16:28, NIV)

 

15. How does Proverbs 16 describe the labor of workers?

Answer: The hunger of laborers drives them to work, for their needs push them onward.

Reference Verse: “The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.” (Proverbs 16:26, NIV)

 

16. What does Proverbs 16 say about the speech of the wise?

Answer: The wise heart instructs the mouth and adds persuasiveness to the lips.

Reference Verse: “The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.” (Proverbs 16:23, NIV)

 

17. What does Proverbs 16 say about the role of justice in leadership?

Answer: Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of His making.

Reference Verse: “Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.” (Proverbs 16:11, NIV)

 

18. According to Proverbs 16, what kind of person the Lord detests?

Answer: The Lord detests the proud of heart, and they will not go unpunished.

Reference Verse: “The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.” (Proverbs 16:5, NIV)

 

19. What happens when a person's lips are righteous?

Answer: Their lips speak what is just, and a king delights in honest speech.

Reference Verse: “Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.” (Proverbs 16:13, NIV)

 

20. How does Proverbs 16 compare gray hair to wisdom?

Answer: Gray hair is a crown of glory, gained through a righteous life.

Reference Verse: “Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.” (Proverbs 16:31, NIV)

 

21. According to Proverbs 16, what is better than gold?

Answer: Gaining wisdom is better than gold.

Reference Verse: “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!” (Proverbs 16:16, NIV)

 

22. How does Proverbs 16 describe the path of the upright?

Answer: The path of the upright avoids evil and keeps them safe.

Reference Verse: “The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.” (Proverbs 16:17, NIV)

 

23. What happens to those who trust in the Lord, according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: They will have their steps directed by Him.

Reference Verse: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (Proverbs 16:9, NIV)

 

24. What does Proverbs 16 say about patience and power?

Answer: A patient person is more powerful than a warrior.

Reference Verse: “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” (Proverbs 16:32, NIV)

 

25. How does Proverbs 16 describe a wise king’s rule?

Answer: A wise king winnows out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

Reference Verse: “A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.” (Proverbs 16:26, NIV)

 

26. What does Proverbs 16 say about divine justice and fairness?

Answer: The Lord delights in just weights and measures.

Reference Verse: “Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.” (Proverbs 16:11, NIV)

 

27. What does Proverbs 16 say about a messenger who is trusted?

Answer: A faithful envoy brings healing.

Reference Verse: “The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.” (Proverbs 16:21, NIV)

 

28. What happens when someone listens to instruction, according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: They gain wisdom.

Reference Verse: “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:20, NIV)

 

29. What happens to a scoundrel, according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: They plot evil and their speech is like a scorching fire.

Reference Verse: “A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.” (Proverbs 16:27, NIV)

 

30. What is the fate of violent people according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: They mislead their companions and lead them down a bad path.

Reference Verse: “A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.” (Proverbs 16:29, NIV)

 

31. How does Proverbs 16 describe the impact of a wicked person’s eyes?

Answer: They squint their eyes to plot evil and stir up trouble.

Reference Verse: “Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.” (Proverbs 16:30, NIV)

 

32. What does Proverbs 16 say about kings and their love for righteousness?

Answer: Kings take pleasure in honest lips and love those who speak the truth.

Reference Verse: “Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.” (Proverbs 16:13, NIV)

 

33. What does Proverbs 16 say about the anger of a king?

Answer: A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person will appease it.

Reference Verse: “The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.” (Proverbs 16:14, NIV)

 

34. What happens to those who find wisdom, according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: They are called discerning, and their words bring instruction.

Reference Verse: “The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.” (Proverbs 16:21, NIV)

 

35. What does Proverbs 16 say about a person’s appetite?

Answer: A worker’s appetite drives them to labor.

Reference Verse: “The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.” (Proverbs 16:26, NIV)

 

36. According to Proverbs 16, what kind of speech promotes instruction?

Answer: Gracious words promote instruction.

Reference Verse: “The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.” (Proverbs 16:21, NIV)

 

37. What does Proverbs 16 say about the power of pleasant words?

Answer: Pleasant words bring sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.

Reference Verse: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” (Proverbs 16:24, NIV)

 

38. How does Proverbs 16 describe the person who listens to instruction?

Answer: The one who listens to instruction will prosper.

Reference Verse: “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:20, NIV)

 

39. What does Proverbs 16 say about the relationship between the Lord and the proud?

Answer: The Lord detests the proud of heart and ensures they will not go unpunished.

Reference Verse: “The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.” (Proverbs 16:5, NIV)

 

40. How does Proverbs 16 describe a scoundrel?

Answer: A scoundrel plots evil, and their speech is like a scorching fire.

Reference Verse: “A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.” (Proverbs 16:27, NIV)

 

41. According to Proverbs 16, what happens to those who trust in the Lord?

Answer: They will be blessed.

Reference Verse: “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:20, NIV)

 

42. What does Proverbs 16 say about a violent person?

Answer: A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a bad path.

Reference Verse: “A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.” (Proverbs 16:29, NIV)

 

43. How does Proverbs 16 compare patience to war?

Answer: A patient person is better than a warrior.

Reference Verse: “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” (Proverbs 16:32, NIV)

 

44. What happens to those who pursue righteousness, according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: They find life, prosperity, and honor.

Reference Verse: “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor.” (Proverbs 16:17, NIV)

 

45. What does Proverbs 16 say about evil plans?

Answer: Those who plan evil will experience misfortune.

Reference Verse: “The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.” (Proverbs 16:17, NIV)

 

46. According to Proverbs 16, what happens when a ruler listens to lies?

Answer: All his officials become wicked.

Reference Verse: “When a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.” (Proverbs 16:10, NIV)

 

47. What does Proverbs 16 say about wisdom in speech?

Answer: The wise heart teaches the mouth, adding learning to their lips.

Reference Verse: “The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.” (Proverbs 16:23, NIV)

 

48. What is the outcome of pride, according to Proverbs 16?

Answer: Pride leads to destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Reference Verse: “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18, NIV)

 

49. What does Proverbs 16 say about honest scales?

Answer: Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord.

Reference Verse: “Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.” (Proverbs 16:11, NIV)

 

50. What does Proverbs 16 say about how humans make decisions?

Answer: Humans may cast the lot, but every decision comes from the Lord.

Reference Verse: “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:33, NIV)