1 Samuel 16:7

Good News Translation

But the Lord said to him, “Pay no attention to how tall and handsome he is. I have rejected him, because I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart.”

Cross References

Genesis 4:5

but he rejected Cain and his offering. Cain became furious, and he scowled in anger.

2 Samuel 14:25

There was no one in Israel as famous for his good looks as Absalom; he had no defect from head to toe.

2 Samuel 7:20

What more can I say to you! You know me, your servant.

1 Kings 8:39

hear their prayer. Listen to them in your home in heaven, forgive them, and help them. You alone know the thoughts of the human heart. Deal with each person as he deserves,

1 Chronicles 17:18

What more can I say to you! You know me well, and yet you honor me, your servant.

1 Chronicles 28:9

And to Solomon he said, “My son, I charge you to acknowledge your father's God and to serve him with an undivided heart and a willing mind. He knows all our thoughts and desires. If you go to him, he will accept you; but if you turn away from him, he will abandon you forever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

The Lord keeps close watch over the whole world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly, and so from now on you will always be at war.”

2 Chronicles 6:30

hear their prayer. Listen to them in your home in heaven and forgive them. You alone know the thoughts of the human heart. Deal with each of us as we deserve,

Job 10:4

Do you see things as we do?

Job 35:5

Look at the sky! See how high the clouds are!

Psalm 139:2

You know everything I do; from far away you understand all my thoughts.

Psalm 7:9

You are a righteous God and judge our thoughts and desires. Stop the wickedness of evildoers and reward those who are good.

Proverbs 15:11

Not even the world of the dead can keep the Lord from knowing what is there; how then can we hide our thoughts from God?

Proverbs 16:2

You may think everything you do is right, but the Lord judges your motives.

Proverbs 24:12

You may say that it is none of your business, but God knows and judges your motives. He keeps watch on you; he knows. And he will reward you according to what you do.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the Lord should be praised.

Jeremiah 11:20

Then I prayed, “Almighty Lord, you are a just judge; you test people's thoughts and feelings. I have placed my cause in your hands; so let me watch you take revenge on these people.”

Jeremiah 17:10

I, the Lord, search the minds and test the hearts of people. I treat each of them according to the way they live, according to what they do.”

Jeremiah 20:12

But, Almighty Lord, you test people justly; you know what is in their hearts and minds. So let me see you take revenge on my enemies, for I have placed my cause in your hands.

Luke 16:15

Jesus said to them, “You are the ones who make yourselves look right in other people's sight, but God knows your hearts. For the things that are considered of great value by people are worth nothing in God's sight.

John 7:24

Stop judging by external standards, and judge by true standards.”

John 8:15

You make judgments in a purely human way; I pass judgment on no one.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, “Lord, you know the thoughts of everyone, so show us which of these two you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

Someone will say, “Paul's letters are severe and strong, but when he is with us in person, he is weak, and his words are nothing!”

2 Corinthians 10:7

You are looking at the outward appearance of things. Are there some there who reckon themselves to belong to Christ? Well, let them think again about themselves, because we belong to Christ just as much as they do.

Hebrews 4:13

There is nothing that can be hid from God; everything in all creation is exposed and lies open before his eyes. And it is to him that we must all give an account of ourselves.

1 Peter 2:4

Come to the Lord, the living stone rejected by people as worthless but chosen by God as valuable.

1 Peter 3:4

Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight.

Revelation 2:23

I will also kill her followers, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who knows everyone's thoughts and wishes. I will repay each of you according to what you have done.

1 Samuel 2:3

Stop your loud boasting; silence your proud words. For the Lord is a God who knows, and he judges all that people do.

1 Samuel 9:2

He had a son named Saul, a handsome man in the prime of life. Saul was a foot taller than anyone else in Israel and more handsome as well.