Proverbs 20:27 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 20:27 MSG (The Message)
GOD is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and out.
Proverbs 20:27 KJV (King James Version)
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, Searching all the inward parts of the belly.
Proverbs 20:27 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the innermost parts of his being.
Proverbs 20:27 NCV (New Century Version)
The LORD looks deep inside people and searches through their thoughts.
Proverbs 20:27 ASV (American Standard Version)
The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:27 NIV (New International Version)
The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.
Proverbs 20:27 NKJV (New King James Version)
The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.
Proverbs 20:27 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being. [1 Cor 2:11]
Proverbs 20:27 NLT (New Living Translation)
The LORD’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.
Proverbs 20:27 TPT (The Passion Translation)
The spirit God breathed into man is like a living lamp, a shining light searching into the innermost chamber of our being.
Proverbs 20:27 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts.