32 David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him."

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 17:32

King James Version

32 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

English Standard Version

32 And David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine."

The Message

32 "Master," said David, "don't give up hope. I'm ready to go and fight this Philistine."

New King James Version

32 Then David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine."

New Living Translation

32 "Don't worry about this Philistine," David told Saul. "I'll go fight him!"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:32

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:31-39

(Read 1 Samuel 17:31-39)

A shepherd lad, come the same morning from keeping sheep, had more courage than all the mighty men of Israel. Thus God often sends good words to his Israel, and does great things for them, by the weak and foolish things of the world. As he had answered his brother's passion with meekness, so David answered Saul's fear with faith. When David kept sheep, he proved himself very careful and tender of his flock. This reminds us of Christ, the good Shepherd, who not only ventured, but laid down his life for the sheep. Our experience ought to encourage us to trust in God, and be bold in the way of duty. He that has delivered, does and will continue to do so. David gained leave to fight the Philistine. Not being used to such armour as Saul put upon him, he was not satisfied to go in that manner; this was from the Lord, that it might more plainly appear he fought and conquered in faith, and that the victory was from Him who works by the feeblest and most despised means and instruments. It is not to be inquired how excellent any thing is, but how proper. Let Saul's coat be ever so rich, and his armour ever so strong, what is David the better if they fit him not? But faith, prayer, truth, and righteousness; the whole armour of God, and the mind that was in Christ; are equally needful for all the servants of the Lord, whatever may be their work.