41 The Philistine came closer and closer to David, with the shield-bearer in front of him. 42 When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him(A) because he was just a youth, healthy[a](B) and handsome. 43 He said to David, “Am I a dog(C) that you come against me with sticks?”[b] Then he cursed David by his gods.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 17:42 Or ruddy
  2. 1 Samuel 17:43 Some LXX mss add and stones?” And David said, “No! Worse than a dog!”

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