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Proverbs 20:27

World English Bible

The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp,
searching all his innermost parts.

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Proverbs 20:27 in other translations

The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.

Proverbs 20:27 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 20:27 in context

  1. 25It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication,
    then later to consider his vows.
  2. 26A wise king winnows out the wicked,
    and drives the threshing wheel over them.
  3. 27The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp,
    searching all his innermost parts.
  4. 28Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
    His throne is sustained by love.
  5. 29The glory of young men is their strength.
    The splendor of old men is their gray hair.