Proverbs 20:27

27 The spirit of man is the candle [1] of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

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Other Translations of Proverbs 20:27

New International Version

27 The human spirit isOr "A person's words are" the lamp of the Lordthat sheds light on one's inmost being.

English Standard Version

27 The spiritHebrew breath of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.

The Message

27 God is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and out.

New King James Version

27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

New Living Translation

27 The Lord 's light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:27

Commentary on Proverbs 20:27

(Read Proverbs 20:27)

The rational soul and conscience are as a lamp within us, which should be used in examining our dispositions and motives with the revealed will of God.

The King James Version is in the public domain.

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