Proverbs 20:27

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 2:11 : 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.
  • 2 Cor 4:2-6 : 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
  • Heb 4:12-13 : 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. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
  • Prov 20:30 : 30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
  • Rom 2:15 : 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;)
  • Gen 2:7 : 7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
  • Job 32:8 : 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
  • 1 John 3:19-21 : 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Job 32:8
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    8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

  • Prov 16:1-2
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    1 The eparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

    2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

  • Prov 20:5
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    5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

  • Prov 18:14
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    14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

  • Prov 21:1-2
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    1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

    2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

  • Jer 17:10
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    10 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

  • Eccl 3:21
    69%

    21 Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?

  • 1 Cor 2:10-11
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    69%

    10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

    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.

  • Prov 20:24
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    24 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

  • Prov 20:28
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    28 Mercy and truth eserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

  • Ps 94:11
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    11 The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.

  • Prov 5:21
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    21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

  • Prov 19:21
    68%

    21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

  • Ps 18:28
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    28 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

  • Prov 24:20
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    20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

  • Luke 11:36
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    36 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.

  • Job 34:21
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    21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

  • Job 38:36
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    36 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?

  • Job 18:6
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    6 The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.

  • Prov 20:26
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    26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

  • Prov 16:9
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    9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

  • Ps 139:23
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    23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

  • Zech 12:1
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    1 The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.

  • Prov 17:3
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    3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

  • Job 29:3
    66%

    3 When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through darkness;

  • Ps 51:6
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    6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

  • Job 12:10
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    10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.

  • Prov 19:3
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    3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

  • 2 Sam 22:29
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    29 For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness.

  • Jer 10:23
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    23 O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

  • Prov 25:3
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    3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

  • Dan 2:22
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    22 He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the rkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

  • Prov 13:9
    66%

    9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

  • Luke 11:33
    66%

    33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

  • Job 34:14
    66%

    14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

  • Luke 8:16
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    16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

  • Prov 27:19
    66%

    19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

  • Prov 23:7
    66%

    7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

  • Ps 44:21
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    21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

  • Ps 26:2
    66%

    2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

  • Prov 15:3
    65%

    3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

  • Exod 35:31
    65%

    31 And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

  • Prov 15:11
    65%

    11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

  • Prov 27:21
    65%

    21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his aise.

  • Mark 7:20
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    20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.

  • Prov 17:27
    65%

    27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

  • Job 20:26
    65%

    26 All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.

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