Proverbs 20:27
The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.
In context
24 A man’s steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way?
25 It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. 26 A wise king winnows the wicked and drives the wheel over them. 27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts. 28 Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.
29 The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair. 30 Blows that wound cleanse away evil; strokes make clean the innermost parts.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 20:27 in the KJV
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, Searching all the inward parts of the belly.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 20:27 in the NIV
The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one’s inmost being.