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Proverbs 20:27-1953 kjv — The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Mercy and truth preserve the…

King James Version

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.

29

The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

30

The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.

— Proverbs 20:27-1953, King James Version

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Proverbs 20:27-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts. Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness. The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head. Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokesreachthe innermost parts. ”

  • WEB

    “The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts. Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love. The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair. Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.”

  • NET

    “The human spirit is like the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts. Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love. The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being.”

  • KJVA

    “The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. ”

Proverbs 20 — Context

24

Man’s goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way?

25

It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

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.

29

The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

30

The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.

Proverbs 20:27-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 20:27-1953 say?
Proverbs 20:27-1953 in the King James Version reads: “The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. ”
Where is Proverbs 20:27-1953 in the Bible?
Proverbs 20:27-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verses 27–1953.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 20:27-1953.
What translation should I read Proverbs 20:27-1953 in?
Proverbs 20:27-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 20:27-1953?
Proverbs 20:27-1953 reads (KJV): “The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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