Fear to those that walk in their own light.

Wis 17

9

For even though no monstrous thing frightened them, they shook at the passing of insects and the hissing of reptiles,

10

And perished trembling, reluctant to face even the air that they could nowhere escape.

11

For wickedness, of its nature cowardly, testifies in its own condemnation, and because of a distressed conscience, always magnifies misfortunes.

12

For fear is nought but the surrender of the helps that come from reason;

Boy that last line screams!