1 Samuel 16:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁷ But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or his stature because I have rejected him. Humans do not see what the Lord sees,  for humans see what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.’

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ But the Lord said to Samuel, Look not on his appearance or at the height of his stature, for I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ But Jehovah said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for Jehovah seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart.

Common English Bible

⁷ But the LORD said to Samuel, “Have no regard for his appearance or stature, because I haven’t selected him. God doesn’t look at things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the LORD sees into the heart.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ And the Lord said to Samuel: "You should not look with favor on his face, nor on the height of his stature. For I have rejected him. Neither do I judge by the appearance of a man. For man sees those things that are apparent, but the Lord beholds the heart."

1 Samuel 16:7 Cross References

Genesis 4:5

but he did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he looked despondent.

2 Samuel 14:25

No man in all Israel was as handsome  and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw.

2 Samuel 7:20

What more can David say to you? You know your servant,  Lord God.

1 Kings 8:39

may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and may you forgive, act, and give to everyone according to all their ways, since you know each heart, for you alone know every human heart,

1 Chronicles 17:18

What more can David say to you for honouring your servant? You know your servant.

1 Chronicles 28:9

‘As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind,  for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought.  If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you for ever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth  to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him.  You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.’

2 Chronicles 6:30

may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and may you forgive and give to everyone according to all their ways, since you know each heart, for you alone know the human heart,

Job 10:4

Do you have eyes of flesh, or do you see as a human sees?

Job 35:5

Look at the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds high above you.

Proverbs 15:11

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the  Lord    – how much more, human hearts.

Proverbs 16:2

All a person’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs motives.  ,

Proverbs 24:12

If you say, ‘But we didn’t know about this,’ won’t he who weighs hearts  consider it? Won’t he who protects your life   know? Won’t he repay a person according to his work?

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the  Lord will be praised.

Jeremiah 11:20

But, Lord of Armies, who judges righteously, who tests  heart  and mind, let me see your vengeance on them, for I have presented my case to you.

Jeremiah 17:10

I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart  , to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.

Jeremiah 20:12

Lord of Armies, testing the righteous and seeing the heart  and mind, let me see your vengeance on them, for I have presented my case to you.

Luke 16:15

And he told them, ‘You are the ones who justify   yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts.   For what is highly admired by people is revolting   in God’s sight.

John 7:24

Stop judging   according to outward appearances; rather judge according to righteous judgement.’

John 8:15

You judge   by human standards.   , I judge no one.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed,  ‘You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

For it is said, ‘His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak and his public speaking amounts to nothing.’

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at what is obvious.  If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ,  let him remind himself of this: Just as he belongs to Christ, so do we.

Hebrews 4:13

No creature is hidden from him, but all things are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom  we must give an account.

1 Peter 2:4

As you come to him, a living stone #– #rejected by people but chosen and honoured by  God #– #

1 Peter 3:4

but rather what is inside the heart  ,  #– #the imperishable quality of a gentle  and quiet  spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

Revelation 2:23

I will strike her children dead.   , Then all the churches will know that I am the one who examines minds and hearts,   and I will give to each of you according to your works.

1 Samuel 2:3

Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogant words come out of your mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and actions are weighed by him.

1 Samuel 9:2

He had a son named Saul, an impressive young man.  There was no one more impressive among the Israelites than he. He stood a head taller than anyone else.  ,