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Proverbs 20:27

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27 The human spirit isa the lamp of the LORDthat sheds light on one’s inmost being.
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KJV
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

ESV
The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts.

NLT
The LORD ’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.
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