1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, "Don't be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

1 Chronicles 28:9

"And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one's thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.

Proverbs 31:30

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

1 Kings 8:39

then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of his motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)

Psalm 7:9

May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!

Jeremiah 17:10

I, the Lord, probe into people's minds. I examine people's hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.

Jeremiah 20:12

O Lord who rules over all, you test and prove the righteous. You see into people's hearts and minds. Pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.

1 Samuel 10:23-24

So they ran and brought him from there. When he took his position among the people, he stood head and shoulders above them all.

Psalm 147:10-11

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.

Isaiah 55:8-9

"Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds,

Jeremiah 11:20

So I said to the Lord, "O Lord who rules over all, you are a just judge! You examine people's hearts and minds. I want to see you pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause."

Luke 16:15

But Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in men's eyes, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly prized among men is utterly detestable in God's sight.

John 7:24

Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment."

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen

1 Peter 2:4

So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God's sight,

1 Peter 3:4

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God's sight.

1 Samuel 9:2

He had a son named Saul, a handsome young man. There was no one among the Israelites more handsome than he was; he stood head and shoulders above all the people.

2 Samuel 14:25

Now in all Israel everyone acknowledged that there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the sole of his feet to the top of his head he was perfect in appearance.

2 Chronicles 16:9

Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.

Job 10:4

"Do you have eyes of flesh, or do you see as a human being sees?

Psalm 139:2

You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

Proverbs 15:11

Death and Destruction are before the Lord -- how much more the hearts of humans!

Proverbs 16:2

All a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.

2 Corinthians 10:7

You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should reflect on this again: Just as he himself belongs to Christ, so too do we.

2 Corinthians 10:10

because some say, "His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak and his speech is of no account."

Hebrews 4:13

And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.

Revelation 2:23

Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

Bible References

Look not

1 Samuel 9:2
He had a son named Saul, a handsome young man. There was no one among the Israelites more handsome than he was; he stood head and shoulders above all the people.
1 Samuel 10:23
So they ran and brought him from there. When he took his position among the people, he stood head and shoulders above them all.
2 Samuel 14:25
Now in all Israel everyone acknowledged that there was no man as handsome as Absalom. From the sole of his feet to the top of his head he was perfect in appearance.
Psalm 147:10
He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.
Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

Seeth not

Job 10:4
"Do you have eyes of flesh, or do you see as a human being sees?
Isaiah 55:8
"Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds,
Luke 16:15
But Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in men's eyes, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly prized among men is utterly detestable in God's sight.
1 Peter 2:4
So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God's sight,
1 Peter 3:4
but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God's sight.

Looketh

John 7:24
Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment."
2 Corinthians 10:7
You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should reflect on this again: Just as he himself belongs to Christ, so too do we.

On the heart

1 Kings 8:39
then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of his motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)
1 Chronicles 28:9
"And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one's thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.
2 Chronicles 16:9
Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.
Psalm 7:9
May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!
Psalm 139:2
You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.
Proverbs 15:11
Death and Destruction are before the Lord -- how much more the hearts of humans!
Proverbs 16:2
All a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.
Jeremiah 11:20
So I said to the Lord, "O Lord who rules over all, you are a just judge! You examine people's hearts and minds. I want to see you pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause."
Jeremiah 17:10
I, the Lord, probe into people's minds. I examine people's hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.
Jeremiah 20:12
O Lord who rules over all, you test and prove the righteous. You see into people's hearts and minds. Pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.
Acts 1:24
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen
Hebrews 4:13
And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.
Revelation 2:23
Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.

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