1 Samuel 16:7

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But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don't look at his outward appearance or how tall he is, because I have rejected him, for the Lord does not look as human beings do. Human beings only see with their eyes what's on the outside, but the Lord looks at the way people think deep inside.”

Cross References

Genesis 4:5

but he wasn't pleased with Cain and his offering, which made Cain very angry and he frowned in annoyance.

2 Samuel 14:25

Absalom was admired as the most handsome man in the whole of Israel. He didn't have a single blemish from head to toe.

2 Samuel 7:20

What more can I, David, tell you? You know exactly what your servant is like, Lord God.

1 Kings 8:39

then hear from heaven, the place where you live, and forgive. Give according to the way they live their lives, for you know what people are really like inside, and you alone know the true character of people.

1 Chronicles 17:18

What more can I, David, say to you for honoring me in this way? You know your servant all too well!

1 Chronicles 28:9

Solomon my son, get to know the God of your father. Serve him with complete dedication and with a willing mind, for the Lord examines every motivation and understands the intention of every thought. If you look for him, you will find him; but if you abandon him, he will reject you forever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

For the Lord looks all over the earth for the opportunity to show his power on behalf of those who are completely and sincerely devoted to him. You have acted stupidly in doing this. So from now on you will always be at war.”

2 Chronicles 6:30

then hear from heaven, the place where you live, and forgive. Give according to the way they live their lives, for you know what people are really like inside, and you alone know the true character of people.

Job 10:4

Do you have human eyes? Do you see like human beings do?

Job 35:5

Just look up at the sky and see. Observe the clouds high above you.

Psalm 139:2

You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know what I'm thinking even when I'm a long way away.

Psalm 7:9

Please bring an end to the evil done by the wicked; vindicate those who do good, for you are the God of right who examines hearts and minds.

Proverbs 15:11

Those already dead have no secrets from the Lord—how much more does he know our thoughts!

Proverbs 16:2

People think that whatever they do is fine, but the Lord looks at their intentions.

Proverbs 24:12

If you say, “Look, we didn't know anything about this,” don't you think the God who judges your motives will see what's happening? He who watches over you knows, and he will pay people back for what they've done.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm can deceive, and beauty fades, but a woman who honors the Lord should be praised.

Jeremiah 11:20

I appeal to you, Lord Almighty, you who judge rightly and examine people's thoughts and feelings, let me see how you punish them, because I've left my case in your hands.

Jeremiah 17:10

But I, the Lord, see what people are thinking. I examine their minds, so I can reward them depending on their attitudes and the way they behave.

Jeremiah 20:12

Lord Almighty, you know without question who is living right. You examine people's thoughts and feelings. So let me see your punishment fall on them, because I've trusted you to judge my case.

Luke 16:15

But Jesus told them, “You appear pious to people, but God knows what you're thinking. What people value highly is detested by God.

John 7:24

Don't judge by appearances; decide what is right!”

John 8:15

You judge in a typically human way, but I don't judge anyone.

Acts 1:24

They prayed together and said, “Lord, you know everyone's thoughts. Please show us which of these two you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

People say, “His letters are tough and severe, but in person he's feeble, and he's a useless speaker.”

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at what's staring you in the face! Anyone who considers that they belong to Christ should think again—just as they belong to Christ, so do we!

Hebrews 4:13

No living being is hidden from his sight; everything is exposed and visible to the one we're accountable to.

1 Peter 2:4

As you come to him—the living stone that people rejected as useless, but is chosen by God and precious to him—

1 Peter 3:4

instead let it come from within, the lasting attractiveness of a gentle and peaceful spirit on the inside. That's what God values.

Revelation 2:23

I will put her children to death. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who examines thoughts and motives. I will repay each of you according to what you've done.

1 Samuel 2:3

Don't speak so conceitedly! Don't talk so arrogantly! For the Lord is a God who knows everything—doesn't he judge what you do?

1 Samuel 9:2

Kish had a son called Saul, the most handsome young man in all of Israel. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else.