1 Samuel 16:7 References

7 But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, abut the Lord looks at the heart."

a 1 Samuel 2:3, 1 Kings 8:39, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Luke 16:15


1 Samuel 2

3 "Boast no more so very proudly, aDo not let arrogance come out of your mouth; bFor the Lord is a God of knowledge, cAnd with Him actions are weighed.

1 Kings 8

39 then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and render to each according to all his ways, awhose heart You know, for bYou alone know the hearts of all the sons of men,

1 Chronicles 28

9 "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and aserve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; bfor the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. cIf you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

Luke 16

15 And He said to them, "You are those who ajustify yourselves in the sight of men, but bGod knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.