Proverbs 20:27
World English Bible (WEB)
The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
In context
25 It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27 The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
29 The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
Proverbs 20:27 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
- KJV King James Version
- The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
- 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.