New King James Version

Proverbs 20:27-30 New King James Version (NKJV)

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.

29. The glory of young men is their strength,And the splendor of old men is their gray head.

30. Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.