Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 17:42
American Standard Version
And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.
Amplified® Bible
And when the Philistine looked around and saw David, he scorned {and} despised him, for he was but an adolescent, with a healthy reddish color and a fair face.
Contemporary English Version
When Goliath saw that David was just a healthy, good-looking boy, he made fun of him.
Darby English Version
And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was a youth, and ruddy, and besides of a beautiful countenance.
Good News Bible
and when he got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him; for he was {but} a youth, and ruddy, with a handsome appearance.
New International Version
He looked David over and saw that he was only a boy, ruddy and handsome, and he despised him.
New King James Version
And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was only a youth, ruddy and good-looking.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him; for he appeared but a youth, and ruddy, with a handsome appearance.
Revised Standard Version
And when the Philistine looked, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, ruddy and comely in appearance.
Young's Literal Translation
and the Philistine looketh attentively, and seeth David, and despiseth him, for he was a youth, and ruddy, with a fair appearance.
