1 Samuel 17:41

The Philistine walked and came near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.

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WEBBE

The Philistine walked and came near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.

BSB

Now the Philistine came closer and closer to David, with his shield-bearer before him.

KJV

And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

ASV

And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

BBE

And the Philistine came nearer to David; and the man who had his body-cover went before him.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 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.

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