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The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.
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American Standard Version
The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
Christian Standard Bible
The LORD’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life, searching the innermost parts.
English Standard Version
The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts.
King James Version
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
New American Standard Bible
The spirit of a person is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the innermost parts of his being.
New King James Version
The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.
New Living Translation
The LORD’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.
World English Bible
The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.