1 Samuel 16:7 - Tree of Life Version

⁷ But Adonai said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have already refused him. For He does not see a man as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but Adonai looks into 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 upon Cain and his offering He did not look favorably. Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.

2 Samuel 14:25

Now in all Israel there was none as handsome as Absalom—so highly praised. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

2 Samuel 7:20

What more can David add in speaking to You? For You already know Your servant, my Lord Adonai.

1 Kings 8:39

then may you hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, forgive and act, and give to each man according to all his ways, as You know his heart to be. For You alone know the hearts of all the children of men.

1 Chronicles 17:18

“What more can David say to You for honoring Your servant? For You know Your servant.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“Now you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing mind; for Adonai searches all hearts and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

For the eyes of Adonai range throughtout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are wholly His. You have acted foolishly in this matter. Indeed, from now on you will have wars.”

2 Chronicles 6:30

then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place and forgive. May You give to every man according to all his ways, as You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of the children of men—

Job 10:4

Do You have eyes of flesh? Do You see as a human being sees?

Job 35:5

Look up at the heavens and see; consider the clouds so high above you.

Psalm 139:2

Whenever I sit down or stand up, You know it. You discern my thinking from afar.

Psalm 7:9

Adonai judges the peoples. Vindicate me, Adonai, according to my righteousness and integrity in me.

Proverbs 15:11

Sheol and Abaddon are before Adonai— how much more the hearts of people!

Proverbs 16:2

All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but Adonai weighs the motives.

Proverbs 24:12

If you say, “Look, we didn’t know this.” Won’t He who weighs hearts perceive it? Won’t He who guards your soul know it? Won’t He repay each one according to his deeds?

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears Adonai will be praised.

Jeremiah 11:20

But Adonai-Tzva’ot, who judges righteously, who tests the mind and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them. For to You I have made my cause known.

Jeremiah 17:10

I Adonai search the heart, I try the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.

Jeremiah 20:12

Yet, Adonai–Tzva’ot— testing the righteous, seeing the mind and the heart, let me see Your vengeance on them! For to You have I presented my case.

Luke 16:15

But He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before the people, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable in God’s sight.”

John 7:24

Do not judge by appearance, but judge righteously.”

John 8:15

You judge according to the flesh, but I do not judge anyone.

Acts 1:24

And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who knows the hearts of all men, show us which of these two You have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

for they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his presence in person is weak and his speech of no account.”

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident in himself that he belongs to Messiah, let him reconsider that just as he belongs to Messiah, so also do we.

Hebrews 4:13

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

1 Peter 2:4

As you come to Him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen by God and precious,

1 Peter 3:4

Instead let it be in the hidden person of the heart, with the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.

Revelation 2:23

I will also strike her children with a deadly disease. Then all of Messiah’s communities will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your deeds.

1 Samuel 2:3

Boast no more so proudly— insolence comes out of your mouth. For Adonai is the all-knowing God, and by Him deeds are weighed.

1 Samuel 9:2

and he had a son whose name was Saul—young and handsome—there was no one among Bnei-Yisrael better than him. From his shoulders and up he was taller than any of the people.