Holman Christian Standard Bible

1 Samuel 17:29-34 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

29. “What have I done now? ” protested David. “It was just a question.”

30. Then he turned from those beside him to others in front of him and asked about the offer. The people gave him the same answer as before.

31. What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, so he had David brought to him.

32. David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone be discouraged by him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine! ”

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.”

34. David answered Saul: “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep. Whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,