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Proverbs 20:27

IntegrityGod's presence

25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

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

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

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

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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)

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Cross references

  • 1 Corinthians 2:11

    For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

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  • Hebrews 4:12–13

    For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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  • Job 32:8

    But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

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  • 1 John 3:19–21

    And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

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  • Genesis 2:7

    And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

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  • Romans 2:15

    Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:2–6

    But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

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  • Proverbs 20:30

    The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.

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