1 Samuel 16:7-9

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁷ But the Lord told Samuel, “Don’t look at his appearance or how tall he is, because I have rejected him. God does not see as humans see.^[a] Humans look at outward appearances, but the Lord looks into the heart.”

⁸ Then Jesse called Abinadab and brought him to Samuel. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.”

⁹ Then Jesse had Shammah come to Samuel. “The Lord has not chosen this one either,” Samuel said.