1 Samuel 17:42

David Appears Before Saul

⁴¹ The Philistine came closer and closer to David, with the shield-bearer in front of him. ⁴² When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him because he was just a youth, healthy and handsome. ⁴³ He said to David, “Am I a dog that you come against me with sticks?” Then he cursed David by his gods.

David

1 Samuel 16:12

So Jesse sent for him. He had beautiful eyes and a healthy, handsome appearance.

Then the Lord said, “Anoint him, for he is the one.”

Psalm 123:3-4

Show us favor, Lord, show us favor,
for we’ve had more than enough contempt.

1 Samuel 17:33

But Saul replied, “You can’t go fight this Philistine. You’re just a youth, and he’s been a warrior since he was young.”

1 Kings 20:18

So he said, “If they have marched out in peace, take them alive, and if they have marched out for battle, take them alive.”

2 Kings 18:23-24

“So now make a bargain with my master the king of Assyria. I’ll give you 2,000 horses if you’re able to supply riders for them!

Nehemiah 4:2-4

before his colleagues and the powerful men of Samaria, and said, “What are these pathetic Jews doing? Can they restore it by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they ever finish it? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?”

Proverbs 16:18

Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

2 Corinthians 11:27-29

labor and hardship,
many sleepless nights, hunger and thirst,
often without food, cold, and lacking clothing.