1 Samuel 16:7

New Living Translation

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Cross References

Genesis 4:5

but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected.

2 Samuel 14:25

Now Absalom was praised as the most handsome man in all Israel. He was flawless from head to foot.

2 Samuel 7:20

“What more can I say to you? You know what your servant is really like, Sovereign Lord.

1 Kings 8:39

then hear from heaven where you live, and forgive. Give your people what their actions deserve, for you alone know each human heart.

1 Chronicles 17:18

“What more can I say to you about the way you have honored me? You know what your servant is really like.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”

2 Chronicles 6:30

then hear from heaven where you live, and forgive. Give your people what their actions deserve, for you alone know each human heart.

Job 10:4

Are your eyes like those of a human? Do you see things only as people see them?

Job 35:5

Look up into the sky, and see the clouds high above you.

Psalm 139:2

You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.

Psalm 7:9

End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.

Proverbs 15:11

Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the Lord. How much more does he know the human heart!

Proverbs 16:2

People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.

Proverbs 24:12

Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.

Jeremiah 11:20

O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, you make righteous judgments, and you examine the deepest thoughts and secrets. Let me see your vengeance against them, for I have committed my cause to you.

Jeremiah 17:10

But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.”

Jeremiah 20:12

O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, you test those who are righteous, and you examine the deepest thoughts and secrets. Let me see your vengeance against them, for I have committed my cause to you.

Luke 16:15

Then he said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God.

John 7:24

Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.”

John 8:15

You judge me by human standards, but I do not judge anyone.

Acts 1:24

Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!”

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at the obvious facts. Those who say they belong to Christ must recognize that we belong to Christ as much as they do.

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.

1 Peter 2:4

You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor.

1 Peter 3:4

You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.

Revelation 2:23

I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve.

1 Samuel 2:3

“Stop acting so proud and haughty! Don’t speak with such arrogance! For the Lord is a God who knows what you have done; he will judge your actions.

1 Samuel 9:2

His son Saul was the most handsome man in Israel—head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the land.