Proverbs 20:27 KJV
The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
Proverbs 20:27, King James Version
In context
26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 2:11 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 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.
- Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
- 1 John 3:19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
- Romans 2:15 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)