2 The expectation of things to come, and the day of death, trouble their thoughts, and cause fear in their hearts. (WEB) 3 From him who sits on a throne of glory, even to him who is humbled in earth and ashes, (WEB) 4 from him who wears purple and a crown, even to him who is clothed in burlap, (WEB) 5 there is wrath, jealousy, trouble, unrest, fear of death, anger, and strife. In the time of rest upon his bed, his night sleep changes his knowledge. (WEB) 6 He gets little or no rest, and afterward in his sleep, as in a day of keeping watch, he is troubled in the vision of his heart, as one who has escaped from the front of battle. (WEB) 7 In the very time of his deliverance, he awakens, and marvels that the fear is nothing. (WEB)
Sirach 40:2–7
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