4
It was he who sent his messenger and took me from my father's sheep, and anointed me with his anointing oil.
5
My brothers were handsome and tall, but the Lord was not pleased with them.
6
I went out to meet the Philistine, and he cursed me by his idols.
7
But I drew his own sword; I beheaded him, and removed reproach from the people of Israel.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.