1 Samuel 17:31

New American Bible - revised edition

The words that David had spoken were overheard and reported to Saul, who sent for him. David Challenges Goliath.

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Do you see those skilled at their work? They will stand in the presence of kings, but not in the presence of the obscure.

He turned from him to another and asked the same question; and everyone gave him the same answer as before.

Then David spoke to Saul: “My lord should not lose heart. Let your servant go and fight this Philistine.”