1 Samuel 16:7

New American Bible - revised edition

But the Lord said to Samuel: Do not judge from his appearance or from his lofty stature, because I have rejected him. God does not see as a mortal, who sees the appearance. The Lord looks into the heart.

Cross References

Genesis 4:5

but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry and dejected.

2 Samuel 14:25

In all Israel there was no man more praised for his beauty than Absalom, flawless from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.

2 Samuel 7:20

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

1 Kings 8:39

listen in heaven, the place of your enthronement; forgive and take action. Render to each and all according to their ways, you who know every heart; for it is you alone who know the heart of every human being.

1 Chronicles 17:18

What more can David say to you? You have known your servant.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“As for you, Solomon, my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and a willing soul, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the mind’s thoughts. If you search for him, he will be found; but if you abandon him, he will cast you off forever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

The eyes of the Lord roam over the whole earth, to encourage those who are devoted to him wholeheartedly. You have acted foolishly in this matter, for from now on you will have wars.”

2 Chronicles 6:30

listen from heaven, the place of your enthronement, and forgive. Render to each and all according to their ways, you who know every heart; for it is you alone who know the heart of every human being.

Job 10:4

Have you eyes of flesh? Do you see as mortals see?

Job 35:5

Look up to the skies and see; behold the heavens high above you.

Psalm 139:2

you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar.

Psalm 7:9

the Lord will pass judgment on the peoples. Judge me, Lord, according to my righteousness, and my integrity.

Proverbs 15:11

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of mortals!

Proverbs 16:2

All one’s ways are pure in one’s own eyes, but the measurer of motives is the Lord.

Proverbs 24:12

because you said, “We didn’t know about it”? Surely, the Searcher of hearts knows and will repay all according to their deeds.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Jeremiah 11:20

But, you, Lord of hosts, just Judge, searcher of mind and heart, Let me witness the vengeance you take on them, for to you I have entrusted my cause!

Jeremiah 17:10

I, the Lord, explore the mind and test the heart, Giving to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their deeds.

Jeremiah 20:12

Lord of hosts, you test the just, you see mind and heart, Let me see the vengeance you take on them, for to you I have entrusted my cause.

Luke 16:15

And he said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God. Sayings About the Law.

John 7:24

Stop judging by appearances, but judge justly.”

John 8:15

You judge by appearances, but I do not judge anyone.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

For someone will say, “His letters are severe and forceful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.”

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at what confronts you. Whoever is confident of belonging to Christ should consider that as he belongs to Christ, so do we.

Hebrews 4:13

No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account. Jesus, Compassionate High Priest.

1 Peter 2:4

Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God,

1 Peter 3:4

but rather the hidden character of the heart, expressed in the imperishable beauty of a gentle and calm disposition, which is precious in the sight of God.

Revelation 2:23

I will also put her children to death. Thus shall all the churches come to know that I am the searcher of hearts and minds and that I will give each of you what your works deserve.

1 Samuel 2:3

Speak boastfully no longer, Do not let arrogance issue from your mouths. For an all-knowing God is the Lord, a God who weighs actions.

1 Samuel 9:2

He had a son named Saul, who was a handsome young man. There was no other Israelite more handsome than Saul; he stood head and shoulders above the people. The Lost Donkeys.