But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart." Cross References Luke 16:15 So He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. John 8:15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. Acts 1:24 And they prayed, "Lord, You know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen Genesis 4:5 but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. 1 Samuel 2:3 Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. 2 Samuel 7:20 What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD. 1 Kings 8:39 be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart--for You alone know the hearts of all men-- 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. 2 Chronicles 6:30 be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart--for You alone know the hearts of men-- Job 10:4 Do You have eyes of flesh? Do You see as man sees? Psalm 147:10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man. Proverbs 15:11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD--how much more the hearts of men! Proverbs 16:2 All a man's ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. Proverbs 24:12 If you say, "Behold, we did not know about this," does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? Jeremiah 11:20 O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Treasury of Scripture But the LORD said to Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. Look not 1 Samuel 9:2 1 Samuel 10:23,24 2 Samuel 14:25 seeth not Job 10:4 Isaiah 55:8,9 Luke 16:15 looketh John 7:24 2 Corinthians 10:7,10 outward appearance [heb] eyes 1 Kings 8:39 1 Chronicles 28:9 2 Chronicles 16:9 |