ECB(i)
40 and he takes his staff in his hand and chooses five smooth stones from the wadi and sets them in the instrument of the tender he has in a pouch; and his sling is in his hand: and he draws near the Peleshethiy:
41 and in walking, the Peleshethiy walks and approaches David; and the man bearing the shield at his face.
42 And the Peleshethiy looks around and sees David; and he despises him: for he is a lad and ruddy and of a handsome visage.
43 And the Peleshethiy says to David, Am I a dog, that you come to me with staves? - and the Peleshethiy belittles David by his elohim.