42 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.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 17:42

New International Version

42 He looked David over and saw that he was little more than a boy, glowing with health and handsome, and he despised him.

English Standard Version

42 And when the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him, for he was but a youth, ruddy and handsome in appearance.

The Message

42 He took one look down on him and sneered - a mere youngster, apple-cheeked and peach-fuzzed.

New King James Version

42 And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was only a youth, ruddy and good-looking.

New Living Translation

42 sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:42

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:40-47

(Read 1 Samuel 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.