Proverbs 16 - True/False Quiz
Welcome
to our Proverbs 16 True/False Quiz! This engaging quiz will test your knowledge
of Proverbs 16, a chapter filled with wisdom about trusting in God, humility,
righteousness, and wise decision-making.
How
to Take the Quiz:
Read
Each Statement Carefully – Each question presents a statement from Proverbs 16.
Choose
True or False – Decide whether the statement is correct (True ✅) or incorrect (False ❌).
Check
Your Answer – After each question, the correct answer is provided along with
the Bible verse reference.
Learn
as You Go – If you answer incorrectly, take a moment to read the referenced
verse to understand the wisdom from Proverbs 16.
Perfect
for Individual or Group Study – You can take this quiz alone or use it for
Bible study groups, Sunday school, or family devotion time.
Why
Take This Quiz?
Strengthen
Your Biblical Knowledge – Test and improve your understanding of God’s wisdom
in Proverbs 16.
Grow
Spiritually – Reflect on the importance of trusting in God, humility, and
righteousness in daily life.
Fun
& Engaging Learning – A great way to study the Bible in an interactive way!
Are
you ready? Let’s dive into the 50-question True/False Quiz and see how well you
know Proverbs 16!
Proverbs 16 - True/False Quiz
A
person can plan their way, but the Lord directs their steps.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:9 – "A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his
steps."
Pride
leads to wisdom and honor.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:18 – "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit
before a fall."
It
is better to be humble with the lowly than to share plunder with the proud.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:19 – "Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to
divide the spoil with the proud."
A
wise person’s words are filled with deceit and treachery.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:23 – "The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds
learning to his lips."
A
gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.
False
❌ (This is actually from
Proverbs 15:1, not chapter 16.)
Commit
your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:3 – "Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be
established."
The
Lord weighs the spirits, even when people think their ways are pure.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:2 – "All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the
Lord weighs the spirits."
A
king's wrath is like a roaring lion, and his favor is like morning dew.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:14-15 – "As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, but a
wise man will appease it. In the light of the king’s face is life, and his
favor is like a cloud of the latter rain."
It
is better to get wealth dishonestly than to have little with righteousness.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:8 – "Better is a little with righteousness, than vast revenues
without justice."
The
highway of the upright avoids evil, and whoever guards his way preserves his
soul.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:17 – "The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he
who keeps his way preserves his soul."
Pleasant
words are like honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:24 – "Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the
soul and health to the bones."
There
is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to prosperity.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:25 – "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is
the way of death."
A
violent man entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:29 – "A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him in a
way that is not good."
Gray
hair is a sign of disgrace.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:31 – "The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is
found in the way of righteousness."
A
patient person is better than a warrior, and one who controls his temper is
stronger than one who captures a city.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:32 – "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and
he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city."
The
lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:33 – "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is
from the Lord."
The
wise person speaks rashly like a piercing sword.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:23 – "The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds
learning to his lips."
Better
is a dry morsel with strife than a house full of feasting and peace.
False
❌ (This is from Proverbs
17:1, not chapter 16.)
The
Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of doom.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:4 – "The Lord has made all for Himself, yes, even the wicked
for the day of doom."
Mercy
and truth atone for iniquity, and by the fear of the Lord one departs from
evil.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:6 – "In mercy and truth atonement is provided for iniquity;
and by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil."
When
a man's ways please the Lord, even his enemies will be at peace with him.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:7 – "When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his
enemies to be at peace with him."
The
Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights are His delight.
False
❌ (This is from Proverbs
11:1, not chapter 16.)
Honest
lips establish the throne of a king.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:12 – "It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for
a throne is established by righteousness."
The
words of the wicked bring healing and wisdom.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:27 – "An ungodly man digs up evil, and it is on his lips like
a burning fire."
A
troublemaker sows conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:28 – "A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates
the best of friends."
A
person with a wise heart will be called discerning, and pleasant words increase
learning.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:21 – "The wise in heart will be called prudent, and sweetness
of the lips increases learning."
A
person should trust in their own wisdom instead of seeking God's guidance.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:20 – "He who heeds the word wisely will find good, and whoever
trusts in the Lord, happy is he."
Kings
take pleasure in wickedness, and rulers love dishonesty.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:13 – "Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love
him who speaks what is right."
It
is better to get wisdom than gold, and understanding is to be chosen rather
than silver.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:16 – "How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get
understanding is to be chosen rather than silver."
The
way of the wicked is like a smooth and easy road that leads to peace.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:17 – "The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he
who keeps his way preserves his soul."
A
lazy person will prosper, but a diligent worker will suffer.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:26 – "The person who labors, labors for himself, for his
hungry mouth drives him on."
A
just balance and scales belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are His
concern.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:11 – "Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s; all the
weights in the bag are His work."
The
wise avoid evil and guard their ways.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:17 – "The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he
who keeps his way preserves his soul."
A
proud heart leads to wisdom and righteousness.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:5 – "Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
though they join forces, none will go unpunished."
Rulers
should punish those who speak the truth.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:13 – "Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love
him who speaks what is right."
The
fear of the Lord leads a person away from evil.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:6 – "In mercy and truth atonement is provided for iniquity;
and by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil."
A
wise person carefully considers their words before speaking.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:23 – "The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds
learning to his lips."
A
person who listens to instruction will find success.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:20 – "He who heeds the word wisely will find good, and whoever
trusts in the Lord, happy is he."
A
troublemaker always speaks truthfully and kindly.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:27-28 – "An ungodly man digs up evil, and it is on his lips
like a burning fire. A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the
best of friends."
A
hot-tempered person is stronger than a patient one.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:32 – "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and
he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city."
A
person’s heart devises plans, but the Lord determines their steps.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:9 – "A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his
steps."
God
is not involved in the decisions of rulers and kings.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:10 – "Divination is on the lips of the king; his mouth must
not transgress in judgment."
It
is wise to be arrogant and trust only in yourself.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:18 – "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit
before a fall."
A
person who controls their temper is stronger than a warrior.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:32 – "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and
he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city."
A
king’s wrath is dangerous, but wisdom can calm him.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:14 – "As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, but a wise
man will appease it."
The
wicked always escape punishment for their actions.
False
❌
Reference:
Proverbs 16:4-5 – "The Lord has made all for Himself, yes, even the wicked
for the day of doom. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
though they join forces, none will go unpunished."
Those
who delight in righteousness will be loved by leaders.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:13 – "Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love
him who speaks what is right."
A
king's favor is like a cloud of the latter rain, bringing life.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:15 – "In the light of the king’s face is life, and his favor
is like a cloud of the latter rain."
A
person who speaks pleasant words will increase learning.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:21 – "The wise in heart will be called prudent, and sweetness
of the lips increases learning."
The
outcome of all things is ultimately in God's hands.
True
✅
Reference:
Proverbs 16:33 – "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is
from the Lord."
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