1 Samuel 16:7

The English Standar Version

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 sees not as man sees: man looks 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 face fell.

2 Samuel 14:25

Now in all Israel there was no one so much to be praised for his handsome appearance 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 and forgive and act and render to each whose heart you know, according to all his ways (for you, you only, know the hearts of all the children of mankind),

1 Chronicles 17:18

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

1 Chronicles 28:9

"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

2 Chronicles 16:9

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward 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 and forgive and render to each whose heart you know, according to all his ways, for you, you only, know the hearts of the children of mankind,

Job 10:4

Have you eyes of flesh? Do you see as man sees?

Job 35:5

Look at the heavens, and see; and behold 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 afar.

Psalm 7:9

Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous -- you who test the minds and hearts,[3] O righteous God!

Proverbs 15:11

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of the children of man!

Proverbs 16:2

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.

Proverbs 24:12

If you say, "Behold, 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 man according to his work?

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, O LORD of hosts, who judges righteously, who tests the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you have I committed my cause.

Jeremiah 17:10

"I the LORD search the heart and test the mind,[2] to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds."

Jeremiah 20:12

O LORD of hosts, who tests the righteous, who sees the heart and the mind,[1] let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you have I committed my cause.

Luke 16:15

And he said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men 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 according to the flesh; I judge no one.

Acts 1:24

And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen

2 Corinthians 10:10

For they say, "His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account."

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ's, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ's, so also are we.

Hebrews 4:13

And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

1 Peter 2:4

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,

1 Peter 3:4

but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.

Revelation 2:23

and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, 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

And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people.