⁷ 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 ."

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."