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.