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Proverbs 20:27 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts. "

Proverbs 20:27

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25 It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.

26 A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.

28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.

29 The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.

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Here we see the worth of the soul, the great soul of man, the light that gives light to every person. It is a divine light. It is the Lord’s lamp, a lamp of his own lighting, for it is the Spirit of God that gives us understanding. He forms the spirit of man within him. Man was made in God’s image in knowledge.

Conscience, that noble power, acts as God’s representative within the soul. It is a lamp not only lit by him, but lit for him. That is why the Father of spirits is also called the Father of lights.

It is also a light that reveals things. With reason, we come to know other people, judge their character, and see their plans. With conscience, we come to know ourselves. The spirit of a person has self-awareness (1 Corinthians 2:11). It looks into the feelings and desires of the soul, praises what is good, condemns what is evil, and judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

This is the work and power of conscience. For that reason, we should make sure it is rightly informed and keep it clear of offense.

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"He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God."

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"For who among men knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God except God’s Spirit."

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Proverbs 20:1

"Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise."

Proverbs 20:2

"The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life."

Proverbs 20:3

"It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling."

Proverbs 20:4

"The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing."

Proverbs 20:5

"Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out."

Proverbs 20:6

"Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?"

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