Bible Quiz – Proverbs 8 (Subjective Questions)

Bible Quiz – Proverbs 8 (Subjective Questions)

Welcome to our Proverbs 8 Bible Quiz! Proverbs 8 beautifully personifies Wisdom as a divine guide who calls out to humanity, offering insight, understanding, and blessings. This chapter highlights the value of wisdom in life, its role in creation, and its impact on righteous living.

Whether you’re a longtime Bible student or exploring Proverbs for the first time, this quiz will challenge you to reflect deeply on the powerful truths presented in this chapter.

How to Take This Quiz

Each question is subjective and based on Proverbs 8.

Read each question carefully and try to recall or deduce the answer from the chapter.

After each question, you’ll find the correct answer along with the exact Bible verse reference to help you learn and meditate on God’s Word.

Feel free to take your time, revisit Proverbs 8, and grow in understanding!

Ready to dive into the wisdom of Proverbs 8? Let’s begin!

Bible Quiz – Proverbs 8 (Subjective Questions)

What is Wisdom personified as doing in Proverbs 8:1-3?

Answer:

Wisdom is portrayed as calling out loudly, standing at the highest places by the way, at the crossroads, at the gates, and in the city where people enter, seeking to be heard by all.

Reference Verse:

“Does not wisdom call out?

Does not understanding raise her voice?

At the highest point along the way,

where the paths meet, she takes her stand;

beside the gates leading into the city,

at the entrance, she cries aloud:”

— Proverbs 8:1-3 (NIV)

According to Proverbs 8:10-11, what value does Wisdom claim compared to silver and gold?

Answer:

Wisdom claims that her instruction is better than silver and her knowledge than choice gold, emphasizing that nothing compares to her.

Reference Verse:

“Choose my instruction instead of silver,

knowledge rather than choice gold,

for wisdom is more precious than rubies,

and nothing you desire can compare with her.”

— Proverbs 8:10-11 (NIV)

In Proverbs 8:22-23, how is Wisdom described in relation to God’s creation?

Answer:

Wisdom states that the Lord created her at the beginning of his work, before His acts of old, indicating Wisdom was established before the creation of the world.

Reference Verse:

“The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works,

before his deeds of old;

I was formed long ages ago,

at the very beginning, when the world came to be.”

— Proverbs 8:22-23 (NIV)

What does Proverbs 8:32-33 say about those who listen to Wisdom’s teaching?

Answer:

Those who listen to Wisdom will live securely and be at ease, without fear of harm.

Reference Verse:

“Now then, my children, listen to me;

blessed are those who keep my ways.

Hear instruction and be wise;

do not disregard it.”

— Proverbs 8:32-33 (NIV)

According to Proverbs 8:35-36, what are the consequences of finding or rejecting Wisdom?

Answer:

Those who find Wisdom find life and receive favor from the Lord, but those who fail to find Wisdom harm themselves and love death.

Reference Verse:

“For those who find me find life

and receive favor from the Lord.

But those who fail to find me harm themselves;

all who hate me love death.”

— Proverbs 8:35-36 (NIV)

How does Wisdom describe her role in Proverbs 8:12-14?

Answer:

Wisdom describes herself as having prudence, knowledge, and discretion. She explains that counsel and sound judgment are hers, and she understands power and might.

Reference Verse:

“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;

I possess knowledge and discretion.

To fear the Lord is to hate evil;

I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

Counsel and sound judgment are mine;

I have understanding and power.”

— Proverbs 8:12-14 (NIV)

What relationship does Wisdom have with God’s works according to Proverbs 8:27-30?

Answer:

Wisdom was present when God set the heavens in place, marked out the horizon on the face of the deep, established the clouds above, and gave the seas their boundaries. Wisdom rejoiced in God’s presence and delighted in His inhabited world.

Reference Verse:

“I was there when he set the heavens in place,

when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,

when he established the clouds above

and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,

when he gave the sea its boundary

so the waters would not overstep his command,

and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

Then I was constantly at his side.

I was filled with delight day after day,

rejoicing always in his presence,”

— Proverbs 8:27-30 (NIV)

What does Wisdom say about those who disregard her in Proverbs 8:33-36?

Answer:

Wisdom warns that those who reject her instruction do so at their own peril because finding Wisdom leads to life and favor from the Lord, while rejecting her leads to harm and death.

Reference Verse:

“Listen to my instruction and be wise;

do not disregard it.

Blessed are those who listen to me,

watching daily at my doors,

waiting at my doorway.

For those who find me find life

and receive favor from the Lord.

But those who fail to find me harm themselves;

all who hate me love death.”

— Proverbs 8:33-36 (NIV)

In Proverbs 8:15-16, how does Wisdom describe her influence over rulers and judges?

Answer:

Wisdom says she empowers rulers to govern justly and princes to rule fairly, implying that good leadership depends on her guidance.

Reference Verse:

“By me kings reign

and rulers issue decrees that are just;

by me princes govern,

and nobles—all who rule on earth.”

— Proverbs 8:15-16 (NIV)

10.

According to Proverbs 8:17, how does Wisdom describe her relationship with those who love her?

Answer:

Wisdom says those who love her will be loved by her in return, and she will appear before them and show herself to them.

Reference Verse:

“I love those who love me,

and those who seek me find me.”

— Proverbs 8:17 (NIV)

11.

What does Proverbs 8:7 reveal about Wisdom’s speech?

Answer:

Wisdom states that her mouth speaks truth, and wickedness is detestable to her lips.

Reference Verse:

“My mouth speaks what is true,

for my lips detest wickedness.”

— Proverbs 8:7 (NIV)

12.

How does Wisdom describe her presence among people in Proverbs 8:9?

Answer:

Wisdom says her words are flawless, like silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.

Reference Verse:

“All the words of my mouth are just;

none of them is crooked or perverse.”

— Proverbs 8:8 (NIV)

(Also related to verse 9)

“They are all straight to those who understand,

and honest to those who find knowledge.”

— Proverbs 8:9 (NIV)

13.

What reason does Wisdom give for hating evil in Proverbs 8:13?

Answer:

Wisdom says that to fear the Lord is to hate evil, including pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and perverse speech.

Reference Verse:

“To fear the Lord is to hate evil;

I hate pride and arrogance,

evil behavior and perverse speech.”

— Proverbs 8:13 (NIV)

14.

What does Proverbs 8:31 express about Wisdom’s feelings toward God’s creation?

Answer:

Wisdom expresses delight and rejoicing always in God’s presence and in the inhabited world.

Reference Verse:

“rejoicing in his whole world

and delighting in mankind.”

— Proverbs 8:31 (NIV)

15.

How does Proverbs 8:20 describe Wisdom’s path?

Answer:

Wisdom says she leads in the way of righteousness, along paths of justice.

Reference Verse:

“I walk in the way of righteousness,

along the paths of justice,”

— Proverbs 8:20 (NIV)

16.

According to Proverbs 8:18-19, what riches and benefits are associated with Wisdom?

Answer:

Wisdom says that with her are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

Reference Verse:

“With me are riches and honor,

enduring wealth and prosperity.

My fruit is better than fine gold;

what I yield surpasses choice silver.”

— Proverbs 8:18-19 (NIV)

17.

What does Proverbs 8:21 say about the outcomes for those who love Wisdom?

Answer:

Wisdom declares she will fill their treasuries and satisfy their desires.

Reference Verse:

“My fruit is better than fine gold;

what I yield surpasses choice silver.

I walk in the way of righteousness,

along the paths of justice,”

— Proverbs 8:19-20 (NIV) (See also 8:21)

“That I may bestow wealth on those who love me

and make their treasuries full.”

— Proverbs 8:21 (NIV)

18.

How does Wisdom describe the timing of her creation in relation to the world in Proverbs 8:23?

Answer:

Wisdom was formed long ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.

Reference Verse:

“I was formed long ages ago,

at the very beginning, when the world came to be.”

— Proverbs 8:23 (NIV)

19.

In Proverbs 8:34-35, what blessing does Wisdom promise to those who listen to her?

Answer:

Those who listen to Wisdom will live securely and be blessed.

Reference Verse:

“Blessed are those who listen to me,

watching daily at my doors,

waiting at my doorway.

For those who find me find life

and receive favor from the Lord.”

— Proverbs 8:34-35 (NIV)

20.

What is the significance of Wisdom’s role in governance according to Proverbs 8:15-16?

Answer:

Wisdom says that kings, rulers, princes, and nobles govern justly and fairly through her influence.

Reference Verse:

“By me kings reign

and rulers issue decrees that are just;

by me princes govern,

and nobles—all who rule on earth.”

— Proverbs 8:15-16 (NIV)

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