1 Samuel 16:7

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

1 Samuel 16:7 - Amplified Bible

But the Lord said to Samuel, Look not on his appearance or at the height of his stature, for I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7 - American Standard Version

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.

1 Samuel 16:7 - Bible in Basic English

But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not take note of his face or how tall he is, because I will not have him: for the Lord's view is not man's; man takes note of the outer form, but the Lord sees the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7 - Darby Bible

But Jehovah said to Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him; for it is not as man seeth; for man looketh upon the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh upon the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7 - English Standard Version

But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart."

1 Samuel 16:7 - King James Version

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.

1 Samuel 16:7 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero el SEÑOR dijo a Samuel: No mires a su apariencia, ni a lo alto de su estatura, porque lo he desechado; pues Dios ve no como el hombre ve, pues el hombre mira la apariencia exterior, pero el SEÑOR mira el corazòn.

1 Samuel 16:7 - The Message

But God told Samuel, "Looks aren’t everything. Don’t be impressed with his looks and stature. I’ve already eliminated him. God judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart."

1 Samuel 16:7 - New American Standard Bible

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, but the LORD looks at the heart."

1 Samuel 16:7 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero el SEÑOR dijo a Samuel: "No mires a su apariencia, ni a lo alto de su estatura, porque lo he desechado; porque Dios no ve como el hombre ve, pues el hombre mira la apariencia exterior, pero el SEÑOR mira el corazòn."

1 Samuel 16:7 - World English Bible

But Yahweh said to Samuel, "Don`t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart."

1 Samuel 16:7 - Young's Living Translation

And Jehovah saith unto Samuel, `Look not unto his appearance, and unto the height of his stature, for I have rejected him; for [it is] not as man seeth -- for man looketh at the eyes, and Jehovah looketh at the heart.`

1 Samuel 16:7 - Additional Comments

Since God is the enabler, the one who makes things happen, the equipper, he doesn't look for physical capabilities to be able to use someone, He looks for someone whose heart is loyal to Him.
"For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." 2 Chron 16:9
God chooses people with a heart for Him. But what does it mean to have a heart for God? How can you tell if you do? What does God find when He looks at you? Does He find a heart loyal to Him?
And what is God's promise when He finds a heart loyal to Him? He will show Himself strong.
How can you be a person after God's own heart? It's simple - you want to do what God wants you to do. But that means first you seek what God's wants, and then you try to do what He wants. God promises we will find Him when we search for Him with all our heart (Jer 29:13). And when we fail Him, we truly repent.
Acts 8:22 "Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you."
Your heart is where yours emotions are. The bottom line is to have a passion for God.
What did God know that was not apparent? God saw David's heart, and that David was a man after His own heart (Acts 13:22).

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