They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.

Behold, if a river overflows, he doesn't tremble. He is confident, though the Jordan swells even to his mouth.

And thou shalt he confident, that there is hope, and, when thou hast searched, securely shalt thou lie down;

It is given him to be secure, and confident, yet, his eyes, are upon their ways.

But the tents of robbers are peaceful, and those who provoke God are confident -- who carry their god in their hands.