Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 20:30 in English Standard Version "Blows that wound cleanse away evil; strokes make clean the innermost parts." Pr 20:27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts. Isa 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.