Seed of the Word
Proverbs — Group study guide
Part 1 of 2 · chapters 1–14
14 chapters · 107 questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read one chapter per meeting. Each participant can mark their answers and write down what they learned.
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Seed of the Word
Proverbs 1 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 1 (KJV)
1. What do fools despise?
Proverbs 1:7
- A. Feasts and banquets
- B. Wisdom and instruction
- C. Lands and cattle
- D. Gold and silver
2. What will those who are greedy of gain lose?
Proverbs 1:19
- A. Their name
- B. Their friends
- C. Their house
- D. Their life
3. What do fools hate?
Proverbs 1:22
- A. Rest
- B. Wine
- C. Knowledge
- D. Riches
4. What will happen to us if we turn at wisdom's reproof?
Proverbs 1:23
- A. She will give us great riches
- B. She will pour out her spirit unto us
- C. She will make us kings of the earth
- D. She will take away all our labour
5. Why will there be no answer when they call?
Proverbs 1:28-29
- A. Because they hated wisdom
- B. Because they called too late
- C. Because they spoke too softly
- D. Because no one was home
6. How shall he live who hearkens unto wisdom?
Proverbs 1:33
- A. Rich
- B. Alone
- C. Afraid
- D. Quiet
Notes
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Proverbs 2 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 2 (KJV)
1. Unto what should our ear be inclined?
Proverbs 2:2
- A. Unto the counsel of the wicked
- B. Unto rumors
- C. Unto music
- D. Unto wisdom
2. For whom is the LORD a buckler?
Proverbs 2:7
- A. For them that walk uprightly
- B. For them that are strong
- C. For them that are rich
- D. For them that have many friends
3. Why does the woman forsake the guide of her youth?
Proverbs 2:17
- A. To go to another land
- B. At her father's command
- C. Because she forgets the covenant of her God
- D. For lack of money
4. Who shall dwell in the land?
Proverbs 2:21
- A. The strong
- B. The upright
- C. The wicked
- D. The rich
Notes
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Proverbs 3 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 3 (KJV)
1. What must we not forget?
Proverbs 3:1
- A. Our enemies
- B. Riches
- C. Feasts
- D. The law
2. What should never forsake us?
Proverbs 3:3
- A. Fame and honour
- B. Mercy and truth
- C. Gold and silver
- D. Strength and youth
3. Upon what must we not lean?
Proverbs 3:5
- A. Upon the LORD
- B. Upon the counsel of the wise
- C. Upon the word of God
- D. Upon our own understanding
4. What must we do to find health for our body?
Proverbs 3:7-8
- A. Fear the LORD and depart from evil
- B. Eat much honey
- C. Sleep a lot
- D. Seek the physicians of Egypt
5. What does the LORD do to the one He loves?
Proverbs 3:12
- A. He leaves him alone
- B. He forgets him
- C. He corrects him
- D. He makes him rich
6. To whom should we do good?
Proverbs 3:27
- A. To them to whom it is due
- B. Only to friends
- C. Only to the rich
- D. To no one
7. With whom is the LORD's secret?
Proverbs 3:32
- A. With kings
- B. With the wise of the world
- C. With the rich
- D. With the righteous
8. What shall the wise inherit?
Proverbs 3:35
- A. Shame
- B. Gold
- C. Glory
- D. Lands
Notes
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Proverbs 4 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 4 (KJV)
1. How does Solomon describe himself in his mother's sight?
Proverbs 4:3
- A. As the eldest of his brothers
- B. As wise and rich
- C. As tender and only beloved
- D. As strong and valiant
2. What should we get with all our getting?
Proverbs 4:7
- A. Cattle
- B. Understanding
- C. Lands
- D. Gold
3. What is the path of the just like?
Proverbs 4:18
- A. As the shining light of dawn
- B. As a road of thorns
- C. As the darkness of night
- D. As the sand of the sea
4. What should we put away from our mouth?
Proverbs 4:24
- A. The truth
- B. Praise
- C. Counsel
- D. A froward mouth (perverseness)
5. What should our eyes look at?
Proverbs 4:25
- A. What pleases them
- B. Riches
- C. What is right
- D. What belongs to others
Notes
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Proverbs 5 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 5 (KJV)
1. What do the lips of a strange woman drop?
Proverbs 5:3
- A. Oil
- B. Wine
- C. Gall
- D. Honey
2. From whom should we remove our way?
Proverbs 5:3, 8
- A. From the poor
- B. From the wise
- C. From our parents
- D. From the strange woman
3. Can evil be found in the midst of the congregation?
Proverbs 5:14
- Yes
- No
4. With whom should a man rejoice?
Proverbs 5:18
- A. With his friends
- B. With his servants
- C. With the wife of his youth
- D. With the strange woman
5. Before whom are the ways of man?
Proverbs 5:21
- A. Before the eyes of his neighbors
- B. Before the eyes of the LORD
- C. Before the eyes of his parents
- D. Before the eyes of the king
Notes
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Proverbs 6 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 6 (KJV)
1. Is it good to be surety, even for a friend?
Proverbs 6:1-2
- Yes
- No
2. Who is told to consider the example of the ant?
Proverbs 6:6
- A. The sluggard
- B. The wise man
- C. The rich man
- D. The king
3. Who walks with a froward mouth?
Proverbs 6:12
- A. The just man
- B. The wise man
- C. The poor man
- D. The wicked man
4. Does the LORD hate him that soweth discord among brethren?
Proverbs 6:16-19
- Yes
- No
5. What are the reproofs of instruction?
Proverbs 6:23
- A. Vain words
- B. A heavy burden
- C. The way of death
- D. The way of life
6. Whose beauty must we not lust after?
Proverbs 6:24-25
- A. God's creation
- B. The virtuous woman
- C. The evil woman, the strange woman
- D. Our own wife
7. What does the whorish woman hunt from a man?
Proverbs 6:26
- A. His house
- B. His precious life (soul)
- C. His gold
- D. His cattle
8. How many times must the thief restore what he stole when he is found?
Proverbs 6:31
- A. Sevenfold
- B. Twice
- C. Ten times
- D. Four times
9. What does he lack who commits adultery?
Proverbs 6:32
- A. Money
- B. Understanding
- C. Friends
- D. Strength
10. When will the reproach of him who commits adultery be wiped away?
Proverbs 6:33
- A. In seven days
- B. Never
- C. In a year
- D. When he pays double
Notes
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Proverbs 7 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 7 (KJV)
1. What should we keep as the apple of our eye?
Proverbs 7:2
- A. The vineyard
- B. The law
- C. The house
- D. The gold
2. What is the heart of the harlot like?
Proverbs 7:10
- A. Sincere
- B. Subtil
- C. Humble
- D. Fearful
3. Why did the harlot, or adulteress, go out to lie in wait for a man?
Proverbs 7:19
- A. Because it was a feast day
- B. Because she was lost
- C. Because she was hungry
- D. Because the goodman was not at home
4. Whom has the harlot cast down?
Proverbs 7:26
- A. Many strong men
- B. Children
- C. The elderly
- D. Angels
5. Where does visiting the harlot's house lead?
Proverbs 7:27
- A. To the temple
- B. To riches
- C. To the king's house
- D. To the chambers of death
Notes
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Proverbs 8 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 8 (KJV)
1. What is better than rubies?
Proverbs 8:11
- A. Fine clothing
- B. Gold
- C. Wisdom
- D. Silver
2. The fear of the LORD makes you hate what?
Proverbs 8:13
- A. Work
- B. Study
- C. Poverty
- D. Evil
3. Whom does wisdom love?
Proverbs 8:17
- A. The strong
- B. The rich
- C. Them that love her
- D. Everyone equally
4. What will wisdom cause to happen to those who love her?
Proverbs 8:21
- A. That they will not have to work
- B. That they will inherit substance
- C. That they will be feared
- D. That they will live a thousand years
5. With whom are wisdom's delights?
Proverbs 8:31
- A. With the sons of men
- B. With the animals
- C. With the angels
- D. With the kings
6. Who shall obtain favour of the LORD?
Proverbs 8:35
- A. Those who have many children
- B. Those who have riches
- C. Those who offer the most sacrifices
- D. Those who find wisdom
7. Who are those who love death?
Proverbs 8:36
- A. Those who hate wisdom
- B. Those who are poor
- C. Those who seek wisdom
- D. Those who fear the LORD
Notes
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Proverbs 9 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 9 (KJV)
1. What does he get who reproves a scorner?
Proverbs 9:7
- A. Shame
- B. Friendship
- C. Honour
- D. Riches
2. What will a wise man do if you rebuke him?
Proverbs 9:8
- A. He will ignore you
- B. He will love you
- C. He will hate you
- D. He will go far away
3. What is the foolish woman like?
Proverbs 9:13
- A. Quiet
- B. Hardworking
- C. Prudent
- D. Clamorous
4. Where are the guests of the foolish woman?
Proverbs 9:18
- A. In the fields
- B. In the depths of hell
- C. In the king's house
- D. In the temple
Notes
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Proverbs 10 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 10 (KJV)
1. What does a foolish son bring his mother?
Proverbs 10:1
- A. Pride
- B. Riches
- C. Gladness
- D. Heaviness
2. From what does righteousness deliver us?
Proverbs 10:2
- A. From poverty
- B. From labour
- C. From death
- D. From hunger
3. What does the slack hand do?
Proverbs 10:4
- A. It makes poor
- B. It makes rich
- C. It heals
- D. It builds
4. When does the wise son gather?
Proverbs 10:5
- A. In winter
- B. At night
- C. In summer
- D. On the sabbath day
5. Whose memory is blessed?
Proverbs 10:7
- A. The rich
- B. The wicked
- C. The kings
- D. The just
6. What does hatred stir up?
Proverbs 10:12
- A. Wisdom
- B. Love
- C. Strifes
- D. Peace
7. What does love cover?
Proverbs 10:12
- A. The house
- B. The face
- C. All sins
- D. Riches
8. What is not lacking in the multitude of words?
Proverbs 10:19
- A. Wisdom
- B. Truth
- C. Sin
- D. Joy
9. Which blessing makes rich?
Proverbs 10:22
- A. That of the rich
- B. That of the LORD
- C. That of the king
- D. That of the parents
10. What will be done with what the righteous desire?
Proverbs 10:24
- A. Their desire shall be granted
- B. It will be taken from them
- C. It will be denied them
- D. It will be delayed
11. When shall the righteous be removed?
Proverbs 10:30
- A. Never
- B. At the end of the year
- C. In old age
- D. In time of war
Notes
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Proverbs 11 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 11 (KJV)
1. What comes after pride?
Proverbs 11:2
- A. Shame
- B. Wisdom
- C. Honour
- D. Riches
2. What will the righteousness of the perfect do?
Proverbs 11:5
- A. Make him famous
- B. Lengthen his life
- C. Direct his way
- D. Give him riches
3. In what shall transgressors be taken?
Proverbs 11:6
- A. In the hunter's net
- B. In the city
- C. In the field
- D. In their own naughtiness (sin)
4. Who is delivered out of trouble?
Proverbs 11:8
- A. The rich
- B. The strong
- C. The wicked
- D. The righteous
5. With what does the hypocrite destroy his neighbour?
Proverbs 11:9
- A. With the rod
- B. With the sword
- C. With his mouth
- D. With his hands
6. How is the city exalted?
Proverbs 11:11
- A. By its riches
- B. By its high walls
- C. By the mouth of the wicked
- D. By the blessing of the upright
7. What does a talebearer reveal?
Proverbs 11:13
- A. Secrets
- B. Wisdom
- C. The way
- D. The truth
8. When does the people fall?
Proverbs 11:14
- A. When there is no war
- B. Where no counsel is
- C. When there is no king
- D. When there is no rain
9. What is there in the multitude of counsellors?
Proverbs 11:14
- A. Confusion
- B. Safety
- C. Poverty
- D. Strife
10. What happens to him who is surety for a stranger?
Proverbs 11:15
- A. He will be honored
- B. He shall smart for it
- C. He will be praised
- D. He will be made rich
11. To what is a fair woman without discretion compared?
Proverbs 11:22
- A. To a flower of the field
- B. To a crown of gold
- C. To a burning lamp
- D. To a jewel of gold in a swine's snout
12. What happens to those who withhold more than is meet?
Proverbs 11:24
- A. It tendeth to poverty
- B. They grow rich
- C. They are honored
- D. They live in peace
13. What happens to the liberal soul?
Proverbs 11:25
- A. It will be forgotten
- B. It will be deceived
- C. It will be made poor
- D. It shall be made fat
14. Who is he that winneth souls?
Proverbs 11:30
- A. He that is wise
- B. He that talks much
- C. He that is rich
- D. He that is strong
Notes
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Proverbs 12 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 12 (KJV)
1. What is a virtuous woman to her husband?
Proverbs 12:4
- A. A crown
- B. A burden
- C. A stranger
- D. A servant
2. Which house shall stand?
Proverbs 12:7
- A. The king's house
- B. The house of the rich
- C. The house of stone
- D. The house of the righteous
3. Who regards the life of his beast?
Proverbs 12:10
- A. The slothful
- B. The rich
- C. The righteous
- D. The wicked
4. He that followeth vain persons is what?
Proverbs 12:11
- A. Brave
- B. Void of understanding
- C. Rich
- D. Wise
5. What does a fool make known at once?
Proverbs 12:16
- A. His wrath
- B. His name
- C. His wisdom
- D. His riches
6. What is the tongue of the wise?
Proverbs 12:18
- A. Fire
- B. A sword
- C. Poison
- D. Health
7. What shall not happen to the just?
Proverbs 12:21
- A. Old age
- B. Evil (adversity)
- C. Joy
- D. Blessing
8. What makes glad the heart of one who is heavy?
Proverbs 12:25
- A. Much wine
- B. A good word
- C. Long sleep
- D. Abundant food
Notes
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Proverbs 13 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 13 (KJV)
1. What does a wise son receive from his father?
Proverbs 13:1
- A. Instruction
- B. The inheritance
- C. The house
- D. The cattle
2. What does he keep who keeps his mouth?
Proverbs 13:3
- A. His fame
- B. His life (soul)
- C. His house
- D. His money
3. What happens to the soul of the diligent?
Proverbs 13:4
- A. It shall be made fat
- B. It will grow weary
- C. It will be forgotten
- D. It will be poor
4. What does pride bring forth?
Proverbs 13:10
- A. Peace
- B. Wisdom
- C. Contention
- D. Riches
5. What is hope deferred?
Proverbs 13:12
- A. It maketh the heart sick
- B. A tree of life
- C. Joy of the soul
- D. A crown of glory
6. What shall he have who refuses instruction?
Proverbs 13:18
- A. Peace and rest
- B. Riches and honour
- C. Poverty and shame
- D. Friends and fame
7. With what shall the righteous be repaid?
Proverbs 13:21
- A. With fame
- B. With good
- C. With gold
- D. With lands
8. For whom is the wealth of the sinner laid up?
Proverbs 13:22
- A. For the king
- B. For the just
- C. For the stranger
- D. For his children
9. Why is the bread of the poor destroyed?
Proverbs 13:23
- A. Because of drought
- B. Because of war
- C. Because of the king's laziness
- D. For want of judgment
10. When does the father who loves his son chasten him?
Proverbs 13:24
- A. Betimes (early)
- B. Only in old age
- C. Never
- D. When he is already grown
Notes
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Proverbs 14 — Study questions
Questions by Pastor Jose Acevedo
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Read first: Proverbs 14 (KJV)
1. What does the wise woman do with her house?
Proverbs 14:1
- A. She abandons it
- B. She sells it
- C. She plucks it down
- D. She builds it
2. Why should you go from the presence of a foolish man?
Proverbs 14:7
- A. Because he is a foreigner
- B. Because he is very rich
- C. Because you perceive not in him the lips of knowledge
- D. Because he is very strong
3. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but what is the end thereof?
Proverbs 14:12
- A. The way of riches
- B. The way of peace
- C. The way of life
- D. The ways of death
4. What does the prudent man look well to?
Proverbs 14:15
- A. His clothes
- B. His enemies
- C. His going (steps)
- D. His riches
5. What does he that is soon angry do?
Proverbs 14:17
- A. Justice
- B. Wisdom
- C. Foolishly
- D. Peace
6. What is he that hath mercy on the poor?
Proverbs 14:21
- A. Weak
- B. Poor
- C. Foolish
- D. Happy
7. What does a true witness deliver?
Proverbs 14:25
- A. Cities
- B. Goods
- C. Cattle
- D. Souls
8. He that is slow to wrath is of great what?
Proverbs 14:29
- A. Riches
- B. Understanding
- C. Fame
- D. Strength
9. What does the righteous have in his death?
Proverbs 14:32
- A. Fear
- B. Riches
- C. Sorrow
- D. Hope
10. What exalts a nation?
Proverbs 14:34
- A. Righteousness
- B. War
- C. Armies
- D. Gold