Proverbs 20:27

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What does Proverbs 20:27 mean?

Proverbs 20:27 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 20:27

• 1 Corinthians 2:11

  For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

• Hebrews 4:12-13

  For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged 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. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

• Job 32:8

  But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

• 1 John 3:19-21

  And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

• Genesis 2:7

  And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

• Romans 2:15

  Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)

• 2 Corinthians 4:2-6

  But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, 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. But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. …

• Proverbs 20:30

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

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Context

• Proverbs 20:26

  A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

• Proverbs 20:27

  The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

• Proverbs 20:28

  Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

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