Proverbs 20:27
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
In context
25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
26 A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
28 Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
29 The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
Proverbs 20:27 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
- KJV King James Version
- The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
- WEB World English Bible
- The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The breath of man [is] a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.