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Proverbs 20:27
The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:27 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 20:27 in other translations
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
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In context
24 A man’s goings are of Jehovah; How then can man understand his way?
25 It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.
26 A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the threshing -wheel over them.
27 The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
28 Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
29 The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
30 Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokes reach the innermost parts.
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