40. He took his walking stick in his hand and went to find five smooth stones from the stream. He put the five stones in his shepherd’s bag and held his sling in his hand. Then he went out to meet the Philistine.
41. The Philistine slowly walked closer and closer to David. Goliath’s helper walked in front of him, carrying a large shield.
42. Goliath looked at David with disgust. He saw that David was only a handsome, healthy boy.
43. Goliath said to David, “What is that stick for? Did you come to chase me away like a dog?” Then Goliath used the names of his gods to say curses against David.
44. He said to David, “Come here, and I’ll feed your body to the birds and wild animals.”