1 Samuel 17:42

New English Translation

When the Philistine looked carefully at David, he despised him, for he was only a ruddy and handsome boy.

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He ordered, “Whether they come in peace or to do battle, take them alive.”

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

So Jesse had him brought in. Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, “Go and anoint him. This is the one!”

But Saul replied to David, “You aren’t able to go against this Philistine and fight him! You’re just a boy! He has been a warrior from his youth!”

The Philistine kept coming closer to David, with his shield bearer walking in front of him.