1 Samuel 16:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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.’

Cross References

John 7:24

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

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.

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.

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.

Proverbs 16:2

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

Proverbs 31:30

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

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.

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,

Acts 1:24

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

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.’

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.

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.

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.

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.’

1 Peter 2:4

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

Job 10:4

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

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.

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.  ,

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.

Proverbs 15:11

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

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.

John 8:15

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

Genesis 4:5

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

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.

2 Samuel 7:20

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

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,

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?

1 Chronicles 17:18

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

Job 35:5

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