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But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or… 1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or how tall he stands, for the Lord has rejected him. He does not see the way that men see, for men look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7	But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” beauty heart pride
The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. Proverbs 18:11	The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. money materialism

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to place your trust in mortals. Psalm 118:8	It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. trust safety protection
Blessed is the man who perseveres when he is tempted, for when he has been proven, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12	Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. reward temptation life
With his mouth the godless man seeks to ruin his neighbor, but knowledge enables the righteous to be delivered. Proverbs 11:9	The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. righteousness speaking wisdom
The Lord has told you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? Only this: to do what is right, to show mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8	He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? law righteousness humility
One who finds a wife finds happiness and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22	He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. blessing marriage seeking
The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. Proverbs 18:10	The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. God safety protection
And just as no human being comprehends any person’s innermost being except the person’s own spirit within him, so also no one comprehends what pertains to God except the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 2:11	For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Spirit Holy Spirit thoughts
He will never be swayed; the righteous man will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:6	Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. righteousness protection
He replied, “What is impossible for men is possible for God.” Luke 18:27	But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” miracles salvation Jesus
Let no one deceive you in any way. That Day cannot come before the final rebellion occurs and the lawless one is revealed, the son of destruction. He is the adversary who sets himself in opposition to, and exalts himself above, every so-called god or object of worship, and who even seats himself in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4	Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. end times second coming idols
A man’s ways may seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. righteousness judgment understanding
And where a single man can be overcome, two together will be able to resist. A cord with three strands is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12	Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. relationships friendship strength
A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. Proverbs 10:8	The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. law wisdom heart
One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. Proverbs 11:13	A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. reliability speaking gossip
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. sin righteousness reward
It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. speaking peace anger
For all of us fall short in many ways. Anyone who never makes a mistake in speech has reached perfection and is able to control every part of his body. James 3:2	For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. blameless speaking body
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in uprightness, so that the man of God may be proficient and equipped for good work of every kind. 2 Timothy 3:16-17	All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Word of God life equipment
The future bodes well for him who is generous in helping those in need and who conducts his affairs with justice. Psalm 112:5	A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. generosity mercy honesty
However, each one of you should love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife should respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33	Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. marriage relationships
The misfortunes of the righteous man are many, but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. Psalm 34:20	Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all. righteousness suffering redeemer
The wealthy man lords it over the poor, and the borrower becomes the slave of the lender. Proverbs 22:7	The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. money debt slavery
The proud man’s heart is not upright, but the righteous man will live because of his faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith. righteousness life reliability