King James Bible
KJVThe spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 20:27
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 20:27 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, which searcheth all the hidden things of the bowels. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the innermost parts of the belly. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. | |
World English BibleWEB | The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The breath of man is a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, which searcheth all the hidden things of the bowels.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTMan's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.
English Revised Version
ERVThe spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the innermost parts of the belly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
World English Bible
WEBThe spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe breath of man is a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart.
American King James Version
AKJVThe spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
King James Bible
KJVThe spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
American Standard Version
ASVThe spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, which searcheth all the hidden things of the bowels.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTMan's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.
English Revised Version
ERVThe spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the innermost parts of the belly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
World English Bible
WEBThe spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe breath of man is a lamp of Jehovah, Searching all the inner parts of the heart.
American King James Version
AKJVThe spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.