Proverbs 16:1-33

Memory Verse: 7

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Outline

I. The First Eleven (16:1-11)

1. What does the proverb in verse 1 mean? Why do we justify our ways? (2) What does it mean to commit to the LORD?

2. What does it mean to be sovereign? (4) What is pride of heart? (5) What is atonement? (6)

3. What does verse 7 mean in regard to Jesus' teachings on how to deal with enemies? (Matthew 5:43-45) How does the Bible define justice? How often do you make plans? How can verse 11 be true?

II. The Second Eleven (16:12-22)

4. What is the righteousness that verse 12 is referring to? What often happens to people when they are trying to get favors from authority? (13) How might it be possible to appease a king's wrath?

5. Why does our mood affect our actions towards others so much? (15) Can you think of any examples of people who were wealthy and yet were worse off then those who have only enough to service? (16) When we have to make hard life choices what should be kept in mind? (17)

6. How does pride destroy the life of the haughty? What is the Bible referring to when it refers to being lowly in spirit? Why is trusting in the LORD being blessed? (20)

7. What form of instruction is promoted in verse 21? What is a fountain of life in verse 22? (Psalm 36:6b-9) Why is it important to know what guides the mouth?

III. The Second Eleven (16:23-33)

8. Why is it important to know what guides the mouth? What should verse 24 motivate us to do? How do we convince ourselves that we are right when in fact we are not? Why do some refuse to work until they are hungry? (26) What is a scorching fire?

9. Why might the perverse and gossips be in the same parable? Why are some included to entice other to sin and what does this say about them? (29) What does it mean when a person purses their lips? (30)

10. What is the common reason a person has gray hair? Why does does the proverb in 32 state patience is better and not a person of peace? What is casting a lot in the lap and what is a modern equivalent?