"He pawsin the valley,and rejoicesin [his] strength;He goesout to meetthe weapons.
"He laughsat fearand is not dismayed;And he does not turnbackfrom the sword.
Whichis as a bridegroomcomingout of his chamber;It rejoicesas a strongmanto runhis course.
The horseis preparedfor the dayof battle,But victorybelongs to the LORD.
"I have listenedand heard,They have spokenwhatis not right;Nomanrepentedof his wickedness,Saying,'Whathave I done?'Everyoneturnedto his course,Like a horsecharginginto the battle.
Thussaysthe LORD,"Let not a wisemanboastof his wisdom,and let not the mightymanboastof his might,let not a richmanboastof his riches;
"Thenthe horses'hoofsbeatFrom the dashing,the dashingof his valiantsteeds.
When the Philistinelookedand sawDavid,he disdainedhim; for he was [but] a youth,and ruddy,with a handsomeappearance.
