Bible Quiz - Proverbs 6 (Subjective Questions)
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Your Knowledge of God’s Wisdom for Daily Living
Welcome
to another enriching quiz from the Book of Proverbs—one of the most practical
and wisdom-filled books in the Bible. Proverbs 6 offers divine insight into
daily life situations—warning against laziness, dishonesty, adultery, foolish
financial entanglements, and the traits God hates. This chapter challenges us
to walk wisely, act justly, and avoid the snares of the wicked.
Whether
you’re studying the Bible for personal growth, teaching a Bible class, or
simply love a good challenge—this quiz is a great way to test how closely
you've read and understood Proverbs 6.
✅ Instructions:
Read
each subjective question carefully.
Try
to recall the answer before reading the answer provided.
Reflect
on the reference verse (KJV) to deepen your understanding.
You
may use your Bible to cross-check and meditate on the context.
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Bible Quiz - Proverbs 6 (Subjective Questions)
1.
What does Proverbs 6 warn about becoming surety for a friend?
Answer:
It
warns against becoming surety (guaranteeing a debt) for a friend or a stranger,
as it can lead to being trapped and ensnared. One is urged to deliver
themselves quickly from such a situation.
Reference
Verse:
“My
son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a
stranger,
Thou
art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy
mouth.
Do
this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy
friend;
go,
humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.”
—
Proverbs 6:1–3 (KJV)
2.
What lesson does Solomon draw from the ant in Proverbs 6?
Answer:
Solomon
uses the ant to teach diligence and foresight. The ant works hard without
supervision, gathering food in preparation for the future, and we are
encouraged to be wise like the ant.
Reference
Verse:
“Go
to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Which
having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
Provideth
her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”
—
Proverbs 6:6–8 (KJV)
3.
What are the consequences of laziness according to Proverbs 6?
Answer:
Laziness
leads to poverty and want, which come suddenly like an armed man or a traveler.
It emphasizes that neglecting work brings ruin.
Reference
Verse:
“Yet
a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
So
shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.”
—
Proverbs 6:10–11 (KJV)
4.
What kind of person is described as a “naughty person” or “wicked man” in
Proverbs 6?
Answer:
A
wicked person is one who speaks with a perverse mouth, winks with the eyes,
signals with the feet, and devises mischief in his heart—sowing discord.
Reference
Verse:
“A
naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
He
winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
Frowardness
is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.”
—
Proverbs 6:12–14 (KJV)
5.
What are the six things the Lord hates, and the seventh that is an abomination
to Him?
Answer:
The
Lord hates a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a
heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet swift in running to mischief, a
false witness, and one who sows discord.
Reference
Verse:
“These
six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
A
proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
An
heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to
mischief,
A
false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.”
—
Proverbs 6:16–19 (KJV)
6.
How does Solomon describe the role of the father's commandment and the mother's
law?
Answer:
He
says they are to be kept always and will guide, guard, and speak to the person
in every aspect of life—when walking, sleeping, and waking.
Reference
Verse:
“My
son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Bind
them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
When
thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee;
and
when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.”
—
Proverbs 6:20–22 (KJV)
7.
What warning is given about adultery in Proverbs 6?
Answer:
The
chapter warns that committing adultery leads to destruction, shame, and
vengeance. One who does so lacks understanding and destroys his own soul.
Reference
Verse:
“But
whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding:
he
that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
A
wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.”
—
Proverbs 6:32–33 (KJV)
8.
What is the purpose of the commandment and the law, according to Proverbs 6?
Answer:
The
commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the
way of life, guiding people away from evil.
Reference
Verse:
“For
the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction
are the way of life:”
—
Proverbs 6:23 (KJV)
9.
What is the outcome of being taken by the beauty of a strange woman?
Answer:
Being
taken by her beauty leads to lust and sin. Her seductive words can trap a man
and cause him to commit adultery, which leads to destruction.
Reference
Verse:
“To
keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange
woman.
Lust
not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her
eyelids.”
—
Proverbs 6:24–25 (KJV)
10.
How does Solomon compare adultery to taking fire into one’s bosom or walking on
hot coals?
Answer:
He
compares adultery to carrying fire in one’s bosom or walking on hot coals—just
as one cannot do these without being burned, so one cannot commit adultery
without facing severe consequences.
Reference
Verse:
“Can
a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can
one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
So
he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be
innocent.”
—
Proverbs 6:27–29 (KJV)
11.
How does Proverbs 6 differentiate between a thief and an adulterer?
Answer:
A
thief who steals out of hunger may be pitied, though he must repay; but an
adulterer is senseless and self-destructive, bringing dishonor and irreversible
shame.
Reference
Verse:
“Men
do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
But
if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of
his house.
But
whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it
destroyeth his own soul.”
—
Proverbs 6:30–32 (KJV)
12.
What does Solomon say about jealousy in relation to an offended husband?
Answer:
Jealousy
enrages a husband, and he will not spare in the day of vengeance. No
compensation or bribe can satisfy him for the offense of adultery.
Reference
Verse:
“For
jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of
vengeance.
He
will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest
many gifts.”
—
Proverbs 6:34–35 (KJV)
13.
What should one do if they have become ensnared by their own words?
Answer:
One
should act quickly—humble themselves, plead with their friend, and do
everything possible to free themselves from the entanglement.
Reference
Verse:
“Do
this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy
friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
Give
not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
Deliver
thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of
the fowler.”
—
Proverbs 6:3–5 (KJV)
14.
What fate awaits the one who sows discord continually?
Answer:
Calamity
and sudden destruction without remedy will come upon him.
Reference
Verse:
“Therefore
shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.”
—
Proverbs 6:15 (KJV)
15.
What does Proverbs 6 say about the eyes, feet, and fingers of a wicked person?
Answer:
A
wicked person uses his eyes to wink, feet to speak, and fingers to
teach—suggesting secretive and deceptive communication used to plot evil.
Reference
Verse:
“He
winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
Frowardness
is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.”
—
Proverbs 6:13–14 (KJV)
16.
What should a lazy person consider to learn wisdom?
Answer:
The
lazy person should observe the ant, who prepares in advance without needing
supervision, showing diligence and foresight.
Reference
Verse:
“Go
to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Which
having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
Provideth
her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”
—
Proverbs 6:6–8 (KJV)
17.
How does Proverbs 6 describe the seduction of a strange woman?
Answer:
It
speaks of her flattery and alluring beauty, warning not to let her entrap the
heart through physical attraction or seductive looks.
Reference
Verse:
“To
keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange
woman.
Lust
not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her
eyelids.”
—
Proverbs 6:24–25 (KJV)
18.
What happens to someone who follows after a strange woman and commits adultery?
Answer:
He
brings ruin upon himself, his soul, and his reputation. There will be wounds,
dishonor, and an enduring reproach.
Reference
Verse:
“But
whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding:
he
that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
A
wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.”
—
Proverbs 6:32–33 (KJV)
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