Proverbs 20:27
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.”
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“The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“The breath of man <FI>is<Fi> a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 20:27 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 2:7Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.
- Job 32:8But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
- Proverbs 20:30Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
- Romans 2:15So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them
- 1 Corinthians 2:11For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- 1 John 3:19And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:
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