1 Samuel 17:32

30 Then he turned from him toward another and asked about the offer, and those people answered him just as the first ones had answered.

31 Now David’s words were overheard and reported to Saul, who called for him.

And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!”

33 But Saul replied, “You cannot go out against this Philistine to fight him. You are just a boy, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”

34 David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!”
KJV
And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
WEB
David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”
ASV
And David said to Saul, Let no man`s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
DARBY
And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him: thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
BLB
And David said to Saul, “Let no heart of man fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”
ÅB
og David sa til Saul: Ingen må tape motet! Din tjener vil gå og stride med denne filister.
OTB
David sa til Saul: "La ingen miste motet på grunn av denne filisteren; din tjener vil gå og kjempe mot ham."
B1930
og David sa til Saul: Ingen må tape motet! Din tjener vil gå og stride med denne filister.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 20:1–3

    When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you.

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  • 1 Samuel 16:18

    One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”

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  • Psalms 3:6

    I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

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  • Isaiah 35:4

    Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

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  • Psalms 27:1–3

    The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

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  • Numbers 14:9

    Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”

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  • 1 Samuel 14:6

    Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”

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  • Hebrews 12:12

    Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

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