But the LORD said to Samuel,“Don’t be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
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TSK · 1 Chronicles 29:17
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The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the LORD with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy.
May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!
You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.
Grant me the ultimate joy of being forgiven! May the bones you crushed rejoice!
The LORD abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the LORD tests hearts.
I, the LORD, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.
This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.
You are witnesses, and so is God, as to how holy and righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you who believe.
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.