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41 The Philistine came closer and closer to David, with the shield-bearer in front of him. 42 When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him(A) because he was just a youth, healthy[a](B) and handsome. 43 He said to David, ‘Am I a dog(C) that you come against me with sticks? ’[b] Then he cursed David by his gods.(D)

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  1. 17:42 Or ruddy
  2. 17:43 Some LXX mss add and stones? ’ And David said, ‘No! Worse than a dog! ’