1 Samuel 16:7

New English Translation

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Cross References

Genesis 4:5

but with Cain and his offering he was not pleased. So Cain became very angry, and his expression was downcast.

2 Samuel 14:25

Now in all Israel everyone acknowledged that there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the sole of his feet to the top of his head he was perfect in appearance.

2 Samuel 7:20

What more can David say to you? You have given your servant special recognition, O Lord God!

1 Kings 8:39

then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of his motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)

1 Chronicles 17:18

What more can David say to you? You have honored your servant; you have given your servant special recognition.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.

2 Chronicles 16:9

Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.

2 Chronicles 6:30

then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of their motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)

Job 10:4

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

Job 35:5

Gaze at the heavens and see; consider the clouds, which are higher than you!

Psalm 139:2

You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

Psalm 7:9

May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!

Proverbs 15:11

Death and Destruction are before the Lord – how much more the hearts of humans!

Proverbs 16:2

All a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.

Proverbs 24:12

If you say, “But we did not know about this,” does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?

Proverbs 31:30

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

Jeremiah 11:20

So I said to the Lord, “O Lord who rules over all, you are a just judge! You examine people’s hearts and minds. I want to see you pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.”

Jeremiah 17:10

I, the Lord, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.

Jeremiah 20:12

O Lord who rules over all, you test and prove the righteous. You see into people’s hearts and minds. Pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.

Luke 16:15

But Jesus said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in men’s eyes, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly prized among men is utterly detestable in God’s sight.

John 7:24

Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment.”

John 8:15

You people judge by outward appearances; I do not judge anyone.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, “Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

because some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak and his speech is of no account.”

2 Corinthians 10:7

You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should reflect on this again: Just as he himself belongs to Christ, so too do we.

Hebrews 4:13

And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.

1 Peter 2:4

So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God’s sight,

1 Peter 3:4

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

Revelation 2:23

Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.

1 Samuel 2:3

Don’t keep speaking so arrogantly, letting proud talk come out of your mouth! For the Lord is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.

1 Samuel 9:2

He had a son named Saul, a handsome young man. There was no one among the Israelites more handsome than he was; he stood head and shoulders above all the people.