Proverbs 20:27

Modern English Version

The spirit of man is the light of the Lord, searching all the innermost depths of the heart.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:11

For what man knows the things of a man, except the spirit of man which is in him? Likewise, no one knows the things of God, except the Spirit of God.

Job 32:8

But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.

Genesis 2:7

Then 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 being.

Romans 2:15

who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, while their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them,

Proverbs 20:30

The blows of a wound cleanse away evil, so beatings purge the innermost depths of the heart.

Proverbs 20:28

Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is sustained by love.