Proverbs 20:27
King James Version (KJV)
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
In context
25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
27 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
Proverbs 20:27 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
- 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.