Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 20:27 in English Standard Version "The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts." Pr 18:8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. Zep 1:12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are complacent, those who say in their hearts, ‘The Lord will not do good, nor will he do ill.’ 1Co 2:11 For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.