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What does 1 Samuel 17:36 mean?

I’ve killed both lions and bears. This uncircumcised Philistine will be just like one of them, because he’s insulted the armies of the living God.' 1 Samuel 17:36 - Modern Text Bible

(David sees Goliath as just another threat to be dealt with, and he’s confident because Goliath has insulted God.)