1 Samuel 17:31

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

When the words which David spoke were heard, they repeated them before Saul; and he sent for him.

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Do you see a man skilful in his work? he will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

And he turned away from him toward another, and spoke in the same way; and the people answered him again as before.

And David said to Saul, “Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”