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Berean Standard Bible

““Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!””

1 Samuel 17:44

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Goliath has seen David approaching with only a staff and a sling, and he takes offense that Israel would send such a fighter. He responds with contempt and curses.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!”

World English Bible (WEB)

The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky, and to the animals of the field.”

King James Version (KJV)

And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the birds of the heavens, and to the beasts of the field.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the Philistine said to David, Come here to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Dijo luego el Filisteo á David: Ven á mí, y daré tu carne á las aves del cielo, y á las bestias del campo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ven aquí y daré tus carnes a las aves de rapiña y a los animales salvajes —gritó Goliat.

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