Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 Samuel 17:42 in English Standard Version "And when the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him, for he was but a youth, ruddy and handsome in appearance." 1Sa 16:12 And he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him, for this is he.”