1 Samuel 16:7
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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
But Jehovah said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for Jehovah seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart.
What this verse means
People appraise the outside; God reads the heart — which changes how you measure yourself and others.
A short prayer
Lord, look at my heart today, and teach me to see people the way You do.
Read in context — 1 Samuel 16
5And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the Lord: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
6And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.
7But 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.
8Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
9Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
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Related verses
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”Psalms 139:23
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.”Psalms 150:6
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”Psalms 16:11
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”Psalms 23:6
“Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.”Psalms 25:4
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