Verse 7

1 Samuel 16:7

New Living Translation

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7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר יְהוָ֜ה אֶל שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל אַל תַּבֵּ֧ט אֶל מַרְאֵ֛/הוּ וְ/אֶל גְּבֹ֥הַּ קוֹמָת֖/וֹ כִּ֣י מְאַסְתִּ֑י/הוּ כִּ֣י לֹ֗א אֲשֶׁ֤ר יִרְאֶה֙ הָ/אָדָ֔ם כִּ֤י הָֽ/אָדָם֙ יִרְאֶ֣ה לַ/עֵינַ֔יִם וַ/יהוָ֖ה יִרְאֶ֥ה לַ/לֵּבָֽב

English Translation

And the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at 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 at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

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Chapter 16 Context

1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “You have mourned long enough for Saul. I have rejected him as king of... Focus ↗

2 But Samuel asked, “How can I do that? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” “Take a heifer with... Focus ↗

3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you which of his sons to anoint for me.” Focus ↗

4 So Samuel did as the LORD instructed. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town came trem... Focus ↗

5 “Yes,” Samuel replied. “I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Purify yourselves and come with me to... Focus ↗

6 When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the LORD’s anointed!” Focus ↗

7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The...

8 Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “This... Focus ↗

9 Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the LORD has chosen.” Focus ↗

10 In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The L... Focus ↗

11 Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied.... Focus ↗

12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the LORD said, “This is th... Focus ↗

13 So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and an... Focus ↗

14 Now the Spirit of the LORD had left Saul, and the LORD sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with... Focus ↗

15 Some of Saul’s servants said to him, “A tormenting spirit from God (Elohim) is troubling you. Focus ↗

16 Let us find a good musician to play the harp whenever the tormenting spirit troubles you. He will pl... Focus ↗

17 “All right,” Saul said. “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him here.” Focus ↗

18 One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not... Focus ↗

19 So Saul sent messengers to Jesse to say, “Send me your son David, the shepherd.” Focus ↗

20 Jesse responded by sending David to Saul, along with a young goat, a donkey loaded with bread, and a... Focus ↗

21 So David went to Saul and began serving him. Saul loved David very much, and David became his armor... Focus ↗

22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse asking, “Please let David remain in my service, for I am very pleased w... Focus ↗

23 And whenever the tormenting spirit from God (Elohim) troubled Saul, David would play the harp. Then... Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 16 (23 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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