25 It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.(A)

26 A wise king separates out the wicked(B)
and drives the threshing wheel(C) over them.

27 The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life,[a]
searching the innermost parts.[b](D)

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Footnotes

  1. 20:27 Lit breath
  2. 20:27 Lit the chambers of the belly

25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

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.

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25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
    and only later to consider one’s vows.(A)

26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
    he drives the threshing wheel over them.(B)

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

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Footnotes

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