Bible Compass
Log inGet started
Back to the chapter

Proverbs 20:27

IntegrityGod's presence

25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

26 A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

28 Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

29 The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

Read the whole chapter

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
KJV
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
WEB
The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
ASV
The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
DARBY
Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.
BLB
The spirit of a man [is] the lamp of YHWH, searching all the chambers of the belly.
ÅB
Menneskets ånd er en Herrens lampe; den ransaker alle lønnkammerne i hans indre.
OTB
Den menneskelige ånd er Herrens lampe, som søker gjennom alle de innerste delene.
B1930
Menneskets ånd er en Herrens lampe; den ransaker alle lønnkammerne i hans indre.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Corinthians 2:11

    For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

    Read in context

  • Hebrews 4:12–13

    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

    Read in context

  • Job 32:8

    But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

    Read in context

  • 1 John 3:19–21

    And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

    Read in context

  • Genesis 2:7

    Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.

    Read in context

  • Romans 2:15

    So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them

    Read in context

  • 2 Corinthians 4:2–6

    Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

    Read in context

  • Proverbs 20:30

    Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.

    Read in context