^{40 Ref} And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his wallet; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

⁴¹ And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

^{42 Ref} 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.

^{43 Ref} And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.