27The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, which searcheth all the hidden things of the bowels.


In Context

24 The steps of man are guided by the Lord: but who is the man that can understand his own way?

25 It is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract.

26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth over them the wheel.

27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, which searcheth all the hidden things of the bowels.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.

29 The joy of young men is their strength: and the dignity of old men, their grey hairs.

Proverbs 20:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

20:27The spirit of man [is] the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

20:27The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man ; it searches out his inmost being.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

20:27The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:27Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

20:27The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the innermost parts of the belly.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:27The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

20:27The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

20:27The breath of man is a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

20:27The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.