2) The horse is made ready for the day of battle:
A - and the righteous man takes it to heart. B - but the slothful man remains in his bed. C - and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. D - but victory rests with the LORD.

3) The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother:
A - will be pecked out by the ravens in the valley. B - are the eyes of a fool on the ends of the earth. C - invites a flogging. D - is disturbing to the righteous in his way.

4) Like a gold ring in a pig's snout:
A - is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. B - is a wicked man in a king's court. C - is a wealthy man in the company of fools. D - is a righteous man among sinners.

5) A gentle answer turns away wrath:
A - but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil. B - but a harsh word stirs up anger. C - but he who heeds admonition gains understanding. D - but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

6) Dishonest money dwindles away:
A - but a poor man's field may produce abundance. B - but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow. C - that one may avoid the snares of death. D - and the way of the faithless is their ruin.

7) As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes:
A - so is the fool in the company of the wise. B - so is the beggar to the court of the king. C - so is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. D - so is a sluggard to those who send him.

8) He who oppresses the poor:
A - shows contempt for their Maker. B - will suffer on the day of judgement. C - perverts the way of justice. D - will suffer poverty himself.

9) Pride goes before destruction:
A - and a hundred blows to the back of a fool. B - and a fool's mouth is his ruin. C - a haughty spirit before a fall. D - but humility goes before honor.

10) All a man's ways seem right to him:
A - and by seeking them he will prosper. B - but the LORD weighs the heart. C - but in the end he will not be blessed. D - but how can a man understand his way?

11) A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal:
A - but the companion of fools will suffer harm. B - but a poor man has no means of redemption. C - but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. D - but the desire of the treacherous is for money.

12) Drive out the mocker:
A - for the righteous he will corrupt. B - for his tongue is a poison. C - and out goes strife. D - and the city will praise you.

13) He who guards his lips guards his:
A - honor B - life C - wisdom D - courage

14) How many pillars had the house that wisdom built?
A - 2 B - 7 C - 12 D - 40

15) A fool finds no pleasure in:
A - foolishness B - understanding C - riches D - life

16) According to proverbs, what makes many friends?
A - wisdom B - wealth C - knowledge D - the mouth

17) According to proverbs, what separates close friends?
A - wealth B - a gossip C - laziness D - evil deeds

18) What is to be chosen rather than great riches?
A - poverty B - a good name C - a seat at the gate D - salamanders

19) According to proverbs, what do you promote when you cover an offense?
A - repeat offenders B - folly C - love D - wisdom

20) Do not wear yourself out to:
A - find wisdom. B - get rich. C - seek a friend. D - convince the ruler.

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