Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 20:27 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The spirit of man {is} the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. {candle: or, lamp}”
Proverbs 20:27
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
{It is} a snare to the man {who} devoureth {that which is} holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
The spirit of man {is} the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. {candle: or, lamp}
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.
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