Man sees with the eyes, but Hashem sees into the heart
אדם יראה לענים והשם יראה ללבב
This phrase is based on a verse from the Tanach, specifically from the Book of Samuel I (16:7).
The context of the verse is when the prophet Samuel is sent by Hashem to anoint one of Yishai's sons as the future king of Israel. When Samuel sees Eliav, Yishai's oldest son, he initially thinks Eliav is the chosen one based on his appearance. However, Hashem tells Samuel not to look at his outward appearance, for Hashem sees beyond the physical and judges the inner qualities and intentions of a person.
This phrase emphasizes the idea that while humans often judge based on external appearances, Hashem looks deeper, assessing the true character and intentions of a person's heart. It teaches the importance of sincerity and integrity, highlighting that what truly matters is not how one appears to others, but the purity and honesty of one's inner self