1 Samuel 16:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the LORD told him, “Samuel, don't think Eliab is the one just because he's tall and handsome. He isn't the one I've chosen. People judge others by what they look like, but I judge people by what is in their hearts.”

Cross References

Genesis 4:5

but not with Cain and his offering. This made Cain so angry that he could not hide his feelings.

2 Samuel 14:25

No one in all Israel was as handsome and well-built as Absalom.

2 Samuel 7:20

I am your servant, and you know my thoughts, so there is nothing more that I need to say.

1 Kings 8:39

You know what is in everyone's heart. So from your home in heaven answer their prayers, according to the way they live and what is in their hearts.

1 Chronicles 17:18

I am your servant, and you know my thoughts. What else can I say, except that you have honoured me?

1 Chronicles 28:9

Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you for ever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

The LORD is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him. But you have done a foolish thing, and your kingdom will never be at peace again.

2 Chronicles 6:30

You know what is in everyone's heart. So from your home in heaven answer their prayers, according to what they do and what is in their hearts.

Job 10:4

Do you look at things the way we humans do?

Job 35:5

Look up to the heavens and think! Do your sins hurt God?

Psalm 139:2

You know when I am resting or when I am working, and from heaven you discover my thoughts.

Psalm 7:9

You know every heart and mind, and you always do right. Now make violent people stop, but protect all of us who obey you.

Proverbs 15:11

If the LORD can see everything in the world of the dead, he can see in our hearts.

Proverbs 16:2

We may think we know what is right, but the LORD is the judge of our motives.

Proverbs 24:12

Don't say, “I didn't know it!” God can read your mind. He watches each of us and knows our thoughts. And God will pay us back for what we do.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm can be deceiving, and beauty fades away, but a woman who honours the LORD deserves to be praised.

Jeremiah 11:20

I prayed, “LORD All-Powerful, you always do what is right, and you know every thought. So I trust you to help me and to take revenge.”

Jeremiah 17:10

But I know your deeds and your thoughts, and I will make sure you get what you deserve.

Jeremiah 20:12

LORD All-Powerful, you test those who do right, and you know every heart and mind. I have told you my complaints, so let me watch you take revenge on my enemies.

Luke 16:15

But Jesus told them: You are always making yourselves look good, but God sees what is in your heart. The things that most people think are important are worthless as far as God is concerned.

John 7:24

Don't judge by appearances. Judge by what is right.

John 8:15

You judge in the same way that everyone else does, but I don't judge anyone.

Acts 1:24

Then they all prayed, “Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

Some of you are saying, “Paul's letters are harsh and powerful. But in person, he is a weakling and has nothing worth saying.”

2 Corinthians 10:7

You judge by appearances. If any of you think you are the only ones who belong to Christ, then think again. We belong to Christ as much as you do.

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing is hidden from God! He sees through everything, and we will have to tell him the truth.

1 Peter 2:4

Come to Jesus Christ. He is the living stone that people have rejected, but which God has chosen and highly honoured.

1 Peter 3:4

Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special.

Revelation 2:23

I will even kill her followers. Then all the churches will see that I know everyone's thoughts and feelings. I will treat each of you as you deserve.

1 Samuel 2:3

I can tell those proud people, “Stop your boasting! Nothing is hidden from the LORD, and he judges what we do.”

1 Samuel 9:2

Kish had a son named Saul, who was better looking and more than a head taller than anyone else in all Israel.