40 And he took up his staff, which he held always in his hands. And he chose for himself five very smooth stones from the torrent. And he put them into the shepherd's bag that he had with him. And he took up a sling in his hand. And he went out against the Philistine.
41 And the Philistine, advancing, went and drew near against David. And his armor bearer was before him.
42 And when the Philistine had seen and considered David, he despised him. For he was a youth, ruddy and of handsome appearance.
43 And the Philistine said to David, 'Am I a dog, that you approach against me with a staff?' And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
44 And he said to David, 'Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth.'
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