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Proverbs 1 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Wisdom Begins with God

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolListen and Learn

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenBe Wise

LISTEN → picture 3LEARN → picture 1FATHER → picture 4MOTHER → picture 2

Grade 1Wisdom Calls

Proverbs teaches us wisdom. → picture 4Listen to your father and mother. → picture 3Do not walk with those who do wrong. → picture 1Wisdom calls out to everyone. → picture 5Whoever listens to wisdom will be safe. → picture 2

Order:

1. The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge2. My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching3. My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent4. But whoever listens to me will dwell securely

Grade 2The Start of Wisdom

  1. Whose proverbs does the book begin with? Solomon (circle)
  2. What is the beginning of knowledge? The fear of Yahweh (circle)
  3. Who should the son listen to? His father and his mother
  4. What should he do if sinners try to get him to do wrong? Not go with them (circle)
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Grade 3Wisdom Calls Out

  1. What is the beginning of knowledge? The fear of Yahweh
  2. What do the foolish despise? Wisdom and instruction
  3. What should the son do if sinners entice him? Don't consent.
  4. Where does wisdom call aloud? In the street
1: The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge2: My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching3: My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent4: But whoever listens to me will dwell securely
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Grade 4The Fear of Yahweh

  1. What is the purpose of the book? To know wisdom and instruction
  2. Who can increase in learning? The wise man
  3. What is the beginning of knowledge? The fear of Yahweh
  4. What will happen to those who ignore wisdom? They will eat of the fruit of their own way.
  5. What does wisdom promise to those who listen? They will dwell securely, without fear of harm.

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Beginning of Knowledge

  1. Name two purposes of Proverbs. To know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding
  2. Where does true wisdom start? With the fear of Yahweh, honoring God
  3. What does greed do to its owners? It takes away the life of its owners.
  4. Where does wisdom call out? In the public squares
  5. What does wisdom promise those who listen? They will dwell securely, without fear of harm.
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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