Proverbs 20:27
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.In other versions
The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
ASV
The Lord keeps watch over the spirit of man, searching all the deepest parts of the body.
BBE
Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.
DBY
The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, Searching all his innermost parts.
WEB
The breath of man `is' a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart.
YLT
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
ENG
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
WBT
The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
BSB
In context
25It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
26A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
27The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
29The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
