1 Samuel 17:42 Parallel Translations

When the Philistine got a good look at David, he despised him. After all, David was a young man with a healthy complexion and good looks.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

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.

DBY:

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.

ERV:

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.

JPS:

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.

WBS:

And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

and the Philistine looketh attentively, and seeth David, and despiseth him, for he was a youth, and ruddy, with a fair appearance.

1 Samuel 17:42 Cross References

XREF:

1 Samuel 16:12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is he."

Psalm 123:4 Our soul is greatly filled With the scoffing of those who are at ease, And with the contempt of the proud.

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

17:42 Fair - Not having so much as the countenance of a martial person.

MHC:

17:40-47 The security and presumption of fools destroy them. Nothing can excel the humility, faith, and piety which appear in David's words. He expressed his assured expectation of success; he gloried in his mean appearance and arms, that the victory might be ascribed to the Lord alone.

CONC:

Appearance Attentively Beautiful Besides Boy Comely Countenance David Despised Despiseth Disdained Face Fair Good-looking Handsome Note Opinion Philistine Poor Red-haired Ruddy Taking Withal Youth

Appearance Attentively Beautiful Besides Boy Countenance David Despised Despiseth Disdained Handsome Note Opinion Philistine Poor Ruddy Withal Youth

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