Proverbs 20:26–28

26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;

he drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord

that sheds light on one’s inmost being.

28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;

through love his throne is made secure.

26 A wise king scattereth the wicked,

And bringeth the wheel over them.

27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord,

Searching all the inward parts of the belly.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king:

And his throne is upholden by mercy.

26 A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat,

then runs his threshing wheel over them.

27 The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,

exposing every hidden motive.

28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;

his throne is made secure through love.

26 A wise king sifts out the wicked,

And brings the threshing wheel over them.

27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord,

Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king,

And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.

26 A wise king sorts out the evil people,

and he punishes them as they deserve.

27 The Lord looks deep inside people

and searches through their thoughts.

28 Loyalty and truth keep a king in power;

he continues to rule if he is loyal.

26 A wise king winnoweth the wicked,

And bringeth the threshing-wheel over them.

27 The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah,

Searching all his innermost parts.

28 Kindness and truth preserve the king;

And his throne is upholden by kindness.

26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

27 Man’s spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.

26 A wise king scatters the wicked 

and then runs them over. 

27 A person’s soul is the Lord’s lamp. 

It searches his entire innermost being. 

28 Mercy and truth protect a king, 

and with mercy he maintains his throne. 

26 A wise king separates out the wicked

and drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life,

searching the innermost parts.

28 Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;

through loyalty he maintains his throne.

26 A wise king winnows the wicked

and drives the wheel over them.

27 The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord,

searching every inmost part.

28 Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king,

and his throne is upheld by righteousness.

26 A wise king winnows the wicked,

and he will drive a wheel over them.

27 The lamp of Yahweh is the spirit of humankind,

he who searches every innermost part.

28 Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king,

and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.

26 A wise king gets rid of evil people.

He runs the threshing wheel over them.

27 The lamp of the Lord searches a man’s heart.

It searches deep down inside him.

28 Love and truth keep a king safe.

Faithful love makes his throne secure.

26 A wise king winnows the wicked,

And drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord,

Searching all the innermost parts of his being.

28 Loyalty and truth preserve the king,

And he upholds his throne by righteousness.