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.
Seeth not
Looketh
On the heart
Bible References
Seeth not
Luke 16:15
And He said to them, Ye are those who justify yourselves before the people; but God knows your hearts: because that which is exalted among the people is abomination in the sight of God.
1 Peter 2:4
Unto whom going forth, to a living stone, indeed rejected by men, but elect with God, precious,
1 Peter 3:4
but let their beauty be the hidden man of the heart, in the purity of the meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is perfection complete.
Looketh
John 7:24
Judge not according to sight, but judge righteous judgment.
2 Corinthians 10:7
Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If any has trusted to himself that he belongs to Christ, let him again consider this in reference to himself, that as he belongs to Christ, so do we also.
On the heart
Acts 1:24
And praying they said, Thou, O Lord, Heart-searcher of all, show up the one of these two, whom thou hast chosen
Hebrews 4:13
And no creature is hidden in his presence: but all things are naked and have been laid open to the eyes of him to whom the word is unto us.
Revelation 2:23
And I will slay her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am the one searching the reins and the hearts: and I will give to you each according to your works.