Proverbs 20:27

Proverbs 20:27 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27The human spirit is20:27 Or A person’s words are the lamp of the Lord

that sheds light on one’s inmost being.

27The 20:27 Lit breathspirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord,

Searching all the 20:27 Lit chambers of the bodyinnermost parts of his being.

27The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord,

Searching all the innermost parts of his being.

27The 20:27 Lit breath.spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the Lord,

Searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being. [1 Cor 2:11]

27The spirit20:27 Or breath or speech of a man is the lamp of the Lord,

searching out his inmost being.

27The spirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord.

It lights up what is deep down inside them.