^{40 Ref} 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 The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.

^{42 Ref} 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.

^{43 Ref} The Philistine said to David, Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks? The Philistine cursed David by his gods.