1 Samuel 17:32 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

David told Saul, "No one should be discouraged because of this. I will go and fight this Philistine."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart become feeble because of him; I, your servant, will go out and have a fight with this Philistine.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

And David said to Saul: 'Let no man's heart fail within him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.'

WBS:

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

WEB:

David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine."

YLT:

and David saith unto Saul, 'Let no man's heart fall because of him, thy servant doth go, and hath fought with this Philistine.'

1 Samuel 17:32 Cross References

XREF:

Deuteronomy 20:1 "When you go out to battle against your enemies and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you up from the land of Egypt, is with you.

1 Samuel 16:18 Then one of the young men said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is a skillful musician, a mighty man of valor, a warrior, one prudent in speech, and a handsome man; and the LORD is with him." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

17:32 Let no man's heart, and c. - It would have reflected upon his prince to say, Let not thy heart fail: therefore he speaks in general terms, Let no man's heart fail. A little shepherd, come but this morning from keeping sheep, has more courage than all the mighty men of Israel! Thus doth God often do great things for his people by the weak things of the world.

MHC:

17:31-39 A shepherd lad, come the same morning from keeping sheep, had more courage than all the mighty men of Israel. Thus God often sends good words to his Israel, and does great things for them, by the weak and foolish things of the world. As he had answered his brother's passion with meekness, so David answered Saul's fear with faith. When David kept sheep, he proved himself very careful and tender of his flock. This reminds us of Christ, the good Shepherd, who not only ventured, but laid down his life for the sheep. Our experience ought to encourage us to trust in God, and be bold in the way of duty. He that has delivered, does and will continue to do so. David gained leave to fight the Philistine. Not being used to such armour as Saul put upon him, he was not satisfied to go in that manner; this was from the Lord, that it might more plainly appear he fought and conquered in faith, and that the victory was from Him who works by the feeblest and most despised means and instruments. It is not to be inquired how excellent any thing is, but how proper. Let Saul's coat be ever so rich, and his armour ever so strong, what is David the better if they fit him not? But faith, prayer, truth, and righteousness; the whole armour of God, and the mind that was in Christ; are equally needful for all the servants of the Lord, whatever may be their work.

CONC:

Account David Fail Fall Feeble Fight Fought Heart Lose Man's Philistine Saul Servant Within

Account David Heart Lose Philistine Saul Servant Within

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