Parallel Verses
NET Bible
When the Philistine looked carefully at David, he despised him, for he was only a ruddy and handsome boy.
New American Standard Bible
When the Philistine looked and saw David,
King James Version
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
Holman Bible
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him
International Standard Version
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he had contempt for him, because he was only a young man. David had a dark, healthy complexion and was handsome.
A Conservative Version
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him, for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
American Standard Version
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.
Amplified
When the Philistine looked around and saw David, he derided and disparaged him because he was [just] a young man, with a ruddy complexion, and a handsome appearance.
Bible in Basic English
And when the Philistine, taking note, saw David, he had a poor opinion of him: for he was only a boy, red-haired and good-looking.
Darby Translation
And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was a youth, and ruddy, and besides of a beautiful countenance.
Julia Smith Translation
And he of the rovers will look and will see David, and he will despise him, for he was a boy, and red, with a fair aspect.
King James 2000
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he despised him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him, for he was [only] a boy and ruddy with a handsome appearance.
Modern King James verseion
And the Philistine looked and saw David, and disdained him. For he was only a youth, and ruddy, with a handsome appearance.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And when the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a lad, ruddy and goodly to look upon.
New Heart English Bible
When the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair face.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him, - for he was a youth, and ruddy, a stripling of fair countenance.
Webster
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
World English Bible
When the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair face.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the Philistine looketh attentively, and seeth David, and despiseth him, for he was a youth, and ruddy, with a fair appearance.
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Champions fight instead of
Championship » Instances of » Goliath and david
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » David, in killing goliath
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Philistines » David » Slew goliath the champion of
Topics
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Nabat
Ra'ah
Na`ar
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 17:42
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Appears Before Saul
41 The Philistine kept coming closer to David, with his shield bearer walking in front of him. 42 When the Philistine looked carefully at David, he despised him, for he was only a ruddy and handsome boy. 43 The Philistine said to David, "Am I a dog, that you are coming after me with sticks?" Then the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
Names
Cross References
1 Samuel 16:12
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!"
Psalm 123:3-4
Show us favor, O Lord, show us favor! For we have had our fill of humiliation, and then some.
1 Samuel 17:33
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!"
1 Kings 20:18
He ordered, "Whether they come in peace or to do battle, take them alive."
2 Kings 18:23-24
Now make a deal with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, provided you can find enough riders for them.
Nehemiah 4:2-4
and in the presence of his colleagues and the army of Samaria he said, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they be left to themselves? Will they again offer sacrifice? Will they finish this in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones to life again from piles of dust?"
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
2 Corinthians 11:27-29
in hard work and toil, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, many times without food, in cold and without enough clothing.