Proverbs 20:27-29

Complete Jewish Bible

²⁷The human spirit is a lamp of Adonai;
it searches one’s inmost being.

²⁸Grace and truth preserve a king;
with grace he upholds his throne.

²⁹The pride of the young is their strength;
the dignity of the old is gray hair.

Proverbs 20:27-29

New International Version

²⁷The human spirit is^[a] the lamp of the Lord^(A)
that sheds light on one’s inmost being.^(B)

²⁸Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
through love^(C) his throne is made secure.^(D)

²⁹The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the splendor of the old.^(E)

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

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