1 Samuel 16:7

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him, for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

Cross References

Genesis 4:5

but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.

2 Samuel 14:25

Now in all Israel there was no one to be praised so much for his beauty as Absalom; from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

2 Samuel 7:20

And what more can David say to you? For you know your servant, O Lord God!

1 Kings 8:39

then hear in heaven your dwelling place, forgive, act, and render to all whose hearts you know—according to all their ways, for only you know the human heart—

1 Chronicles 17:18

And what more can David say to you for honoring your servant? You know your servant.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with single mind and willing heart, for the Lord searches every mind and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will abandon you forever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the entire earth to strengthen those whose heart is true to him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.”

2 Chronicles 6:30

then hear from heaven, your dwelling place, forgive, and render to all whose hearts you know, according to all their ways, for only you know the human heart.

Job 10:4

Do you have eyes of flesh? Do you see as humans see?

Job 35:5

Look at the heavens and see; observe the clouds, which are higher than you.

Psalm 139:2

You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.

Psalm 7:9

O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.

Proverbs 15:11

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

Proverbs 16:2

All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.

Proverbs 24:12

if you say, “Look, we did not know this”— does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it? And will he not repay all according to their deeds?

Proverbs 31:30

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

Jeremiah 11:20

But you, O Lord of hosts, who judge righteously, who try the heart and the mind, let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.

Jeremiah 17:10

I the Lord test the mind and search the heart, to give to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their doings.

Jeremiah 20:12

O Lord of hosts, you test the righteous; you see the heart and the mind; let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.

Luke 16:15

So he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts, for what is prized by humans is an abomination in the sight of God.

John 7:24

Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”

John 8:15

You judge by human standards; I judge no one.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

For someone says, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak and his speech contemptible.”

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at what is before your eyes. If you are confident that you belong to Christ, remind yourself of this, that just as you belong to Christ, so also do we.

Hebrews 4:13

And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.

1 Peter 2:4

Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and

1 Peter 3:4

rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.

Revelation 2:23

and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you as your works deserve.

1 Samuel 2:3

Talk no more so very proudly; let not arrogance come from your mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

1 Samuel 9:2

He had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. There was not a man among the Israelites more handsome than he; he stood head and shoulders above everyone else.