1 Samuel 17:42

Catholic Public Domain Version

And when the Philistine had seen and considered David, he despised him. For he was a youth, ruddy and of handsome appearance.

Cross References

1 Kings 20:18

And he said: "If they have arrived for peace, apprehend them alive; if to do battle, capture them alive."

Proverbs 16:18

Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall.

1 Samuel 16:12

Therefore, he sent and brought him. Now he was ruddy, and beautiful to behold, and with a stately face. And the Lord said, "Rise up, anoint him! For it is he."

1 Samuel 17:33

And Saul said to David: "You are not able to withstand this Philistine, nor to fight against him. For you are a boy, but he has been a warrior from his boyhood."

1 Samuel 17:41

And the Philistine, advancing, went and drew near against David. And his armor bearer was before him.