Bible Reading

Proverbs 18-24 January 18-24 Answers...

18\Proverbs 18

An unfriendly man pursues...? Unfriendliness defies all sound judgment!

Prov 18:1 An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. NIV

What happens before a downfall?

Prov 18:12 Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. 

The tongue has the power of...?

Prov 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. 

19\Proverbs 19

It is not good to have zeal without?

Prov 19:2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. NIV

He who cherishes understanding _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Prov 19:8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers. 

Laziness brings on deep...?

Prov 19:15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry. NIV

20\Proverbs 20 

Beer is a ...?

Prov 20:1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. NIV

Whose children are blessed?

Prov 20:7 The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him. NIV

What scripture reminds us, we shouldn’t cheat people out of what they are selling?

Prov 20:14 "It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase. 

21\Proverbs 21

Haughty eyes and a proud heart are _ _ _!

Prov 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! NIV

What happens to those who shut their ears to the cry of the poor?

Prov 21:13 If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. 

What happens to the one who pursues righteousness and love?

Prov 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. NIV

22\Proverbs 22

What is more desirable than great riches?

Prov 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. 

What reward is given to those who train their children in the way they should go?

Prov 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. NIV

Why shouldn’t you make friends with a hot-tempered man?

Prov 22:24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, 25 or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared. NIV

23\Proverbs 23

Gluttony (eating too much) is how serious?

Prov 23:2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. NIV

Who are we not to envy?

Prov 23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.

What should you not gaze at when it is red?

Prov 23:31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! 

24\Proverbs 24

Who should we not envy?

Prov 24:1 Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company; NIV

“For though a righteous man falls seven times, he...?

Prov 24:16 for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity. NIV

Should we gloat when our enemy falls?

Prov 24:17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice, 

Proverbs 25-31 January25-31 Answers...

25\Proverbs 25

Be careful of what you think you see, for if you spread rumors, what happens? Verse 7,8

Prov 25:7 it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes 8 do not bring hastily to court,

for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? NIV

What happens when you visit your neighbor’s house too often?

Prov 25:17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house-- too much of you, and he will hate you. 

If we rely on the faithful in times of trouble, it is like a bad tooth or a lame...?

Prov 25:19 Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble. NIV

26\Proverbs 26

Whom is honor not fitting for? 

Prov 26:1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool. NIV

What gross description is given of the fool repeating a folly?

Prov 26:11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. NIV

Who has more hope than a man who is wise in his own eyes? 

Prov 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 

27\Proverbs 27

Who should praise you?

Prov 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. 

Perfume and incense brings what to the heart?

Prov 27:9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. NIV

What is never satisfied?

Prov 27:20 Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man. 

28\Proverbs 28

Who praises the wicked?

Prov 28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. NIV

What does a companion of gluttons do?

Prov 28:7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. 

He who trusts in himself is a...?

Prov 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. 

29\Proverbs 29

Who keeps himself under control?

Prov 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. 

Who disgraces his mother?

Prov 29:15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. NIV

When will your son give you peace?

Prov 29:17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. 

30\Proverbs 30

Every word of God is...?

Prov 30:5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 

What can cause us to say “Who is the Lord?”

Prov 30:8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. 9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the LORD?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. NIV

Name four things that move with stately bearing...

Prov 30:29 "There are three things that are stately in their stride, four that move with stately bearing: 30 a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing; 31 a strutting rooster, a he-goat, and a king with his army around him. NIV

31\Proverbs 31

Who is worth far more than rubies?

Prov 31:10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. N

The husband to the wife of noble character is respected where?

Prov 31:23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. NIV

Charm is...?

Prov 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.