Proverbs 20:26-27
Proverbs 20:26-27 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Proverbs 20:26-27 The Message (MSG)
After careful scrutiny, a wise leader makes a clean sweep of rebels and dolts. GOD is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and out.
Proverbs 20:26-27 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Proverbs 20:26-27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them. The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the innermost parts of his being.
Proverbs 20:26-27 New Century Version (NCV)
A wise king sorts out the evil people, and he punishes them as they deserve. The LORD looks deep inside people and searches through their thoughts.
Proverbs 20:26-27 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the threshing-wheel over them. The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:26-27 New International Version (NIV)
A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them. The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.
Proverbs 20:26-27 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wise king sifts out the wicked, And brings the threshing wheel over them. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.
Proverbs 20:26-27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A wise king sifts out the wicked [from among the good] And drives the [threshing] wheel over them [to separate the chaff from the grain]. The spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being. [1 Cor 2:11]
Proverbs 20:26-27 New Living Translation (NLT)
A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat, then runs his threshing wheel over them. The LORD’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.