It makes its tail stiff like a cedar, the sinews of its thighs are tightly wound.

They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.

He guided them safely along, while the sea covered their enemies.

So David became famous in all the lands; the Lord caused all the nations to fear him.

They are absolutely terrified, even by things that do not normally cause fear. For God annihilates those who attack you. You are able to humiliate them because God has rejected them.

Sinners are afraid in Zion; panic grips the godless. They say, ‘Who among us can coexist with destructive fire? Who among us can coexist with unquenchable fire?’

Neither he nor any of his attendants showed any alarm when they heard all that had been read. Nor did they tear their clothes to show any grief or sorrow.

When they had heard it all, they expressed their alarm to one another. Then they said to Baruch, “We must certainly give the king a report about everything you have read!”