Proverbs 20:27

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

The spirit {H5397} of man {H120} is the candle {H5216} of the LORD {H3068}, searching {H2664} all the inward parts {H2315} of the belly {H990}.

The human spirit is a lamp of ADONAI; it searches one's inmost being.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • 1 Corinthians 2:11 (36 votes)

    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.

  • Hebrews 4:12 (26 votes)

    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.

  • Hebrews 4:13 (26 votes)

    Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

  • Job 32:8 (20 votes)

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

  • 1 John 3:19 (12 votes)

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

  • 1 John 3:21 (12 votes)

    Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, [then] have we confidence toward God.

  • Genesis 2:7 (11 votes)

    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.