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1 Samuel 17:42

David
YouthPride

40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

41 And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

43 And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

44 And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.

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BSB
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him because he was just a boy, ruddy and handsome.
KJV
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
WEB
When the Philistine looked around and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and had a good looking face.
ASV
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.
DARBY
And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was a youth, and ruddy, and besides of a beautiful countenance.
BLB
And the Philistine looked about and saw David and despised him, for he was a youth, and ruddy, with a fair appearance.
ÅB
Da filisteren så fram for seg og ble var David, foraktet han ham, fordi han var ung og rødkinnet og fager å se til.
OTB
Da filisteren så og så David, foraktet han ham, for han var bare en ungdom, rødmusset, med et vakkert utseende.
B1930
Da filisteren så frem for sig og blev var David, foraktet han ham, fordi han var ung og rødkinnet og fager å se til.

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Cross references

  • 1 Samuel 16:12

    And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.

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  • 1 Samuel 17:33

    And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.

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  • Psalms 123:3–4

    Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

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  • 2 Corinthians 11:27–29

    In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

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  • Proverbs 16:18

    Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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  • Nehemiah 4:2–4

    And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?

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  • 2 Kings 18:23–24

    Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.

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  • 1 Kings 20:18

    And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.

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