Proverbs 20:27

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Proverbs 20:25–29 · Berean Standard Bible

25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

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

27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

28 Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

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

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Genesis 2:7

Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.

Job 32:8

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

Romans 2:15

So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them

1 Corinthians 2:11

For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:3

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

2 Corinthians 4:4

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:19

And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

1 John 3:20

Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.

1 John 3:21

Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,

Proverbs 20:30

Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.