Proverbs 20:27

27 The human spirit is[a] the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.

Proverbs 20:27 in Other Translations

KJV
27 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
ESV
27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts.
NLT
27 The LORD ’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.
MSG
27 God is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and out.
CSB
27 A person's breath is the lamp of the Lord, searching the innermost parts.

Proverbs 20:27 In-Context

25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.
27 The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.
28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
29 The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 119:105
  • 2. S Proverbs 16:2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "A person’s words are"
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