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Proverbs 20:27

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 20:27 in other translations

The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp,
searching all his innermost parts.

Proverbs 20:27 · World English Bible

Proverbs 20:27 in context

  1. 25It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.
  2. 26A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the threshing -wheel over them.
  3. 27The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
  4. 28Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
  5. 29The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.