For a fear I feared and it meeteth me, And what I was afraid of doth come to me.

Fear hath met me, and trembling, And the multitude of my bones caused to fear.

To a despiser of his friends is shame, And the fear of the Mighty he forsaketh.

I speak, and do not fear Him, But I am not right with myself.

Their houses are peace without fear, Nor is a rod of God upon them.

Therefore round about thee are snares, And trouble thee doth fear suddenly.

The rule and fear are with Him, Making peace in His high places.

And He saith to man: -- 'Lo, fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to turn from evil is understanding.'

Because I fear a great multitude, And the contempt of families doth affright me, Then I am silent, I go not out of the opening.

Therefore do men fear Him, He seeth not any of the wise of heart.

Her young ones it hath hardened without her, In vain is her labour without fear.

He laugheth at fear, and is not affrighted, And he turneth not back from the face of the sword.