Proverbs 20:27

KJV1611 – Modern English

The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the inner depths of the heart.

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  • 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of man which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
  • 2 Cor 4:2-6 : 2 But have renounced the hidden things of shame, 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 is hidden, it is hidden to those who are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shone 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 living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged 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 open unto the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
  • Prov 20:30 : 30 The bruises of a wound cleanse away evil, so do stripes the inner depths of the heart.
  • Rom 2:15 : 15 Who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing or else excusing each other;)
  • Gen 2:7 : 7 And the LORD God formed man from 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 gives them understanding.
  • 1 John 3:19-21 : 19 And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 20 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, then we have confidence toward God.

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

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    1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wills.

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    10I the LORD search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his deeds.

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    10But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.

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    28For you will light my lamp: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

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    21For His eyes are upon the ways of man, and He sees all his goings.

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    36Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the heart?

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    23Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts;

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    3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

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