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    Proverbs — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on proverbs, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Proverbs 1:1 (KJV)

      Who is credited as the main author of Proverbs?

      Answer: Solomon

      Study note. The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel.

      Read Proverbs 1:1 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Proverbs 9:10 (KJV)

      'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of ___.'

      Answer: wisdom

      Study note. Proverbs 9:10.

      Read Proverbs 9:10 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)

      'A soft answer turneth away ___.'

      Answer: wrath

      Study note. Proverbs 15:1.

      Read Proverbs 15:1 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)

      'Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own ___.'

      Answer: understanding

      Study note. Proverbs 3:5.

      Read Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Proverbs 16:18 (KJV)

      'Pride goeth before ___.'

      Answer: destruction

      Study note. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

      Read Proverbs 16:18 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

      What does Proverbs 22:6 tell us to do with a child?

      Answer: Train him up in the way he should go

      Study note. Train up a child in the way he should go.

      Read Proverbs 22:6 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)

      'A merry heart doeth good like a ___.'

      Answer: medicine

      Study note. Proverbs 17:22.

      Read Proverbs 17:22 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8

      How many chapters are in Proverbs?

      Answer: 31

      Study note. The book of Proverbs has 31 chapters.

    9. Lesson 9 · Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)

      Proverbs 31 describes what kind of woman?

      Answer: A virtuous woman

      Study note. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

      Read Proverbs 31:10 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Proverbs 27:17 (KJV)

      'Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the ___ of his friend.'

      Answer: countenance

      Study note. Proverbs 27:17.

      Read Proverbs 27:17 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does proverbs point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?