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27 The lamp of the Eternal illuminates the human spirit,
    searching our most intimate thoughts.
28 Loyal love and faithfulness safeguard the king;
    his throne is perpetuated through loyal love.
29 The best asset of youth is the strength of the body,
    but the beauty of age is gray hair.

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

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:27 Or A person’s words are