Also they reported his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to frighten me.

But the former governors who were before me laid burdens on the people, and took from them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver. Yes, even their servants bore rule over the people, but I did not do so, because of the fear of God.

My God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat, according to these their works, and the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who would have made me afraid.

So Haman went out that day joyful and with a glad heart; but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, and that he did not stand or tremble before him, he was filled with indignation against Mordecai.

And in every province and city, wherever the king’s command and decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a holiday. Then many of the people of the land became Jews, because fear of the Jews fell upon them.

And to man He said,‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom,And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Is not your reverence your confidence?And the integrity of your ways your hope?

Then surely you could lift up your face without spot;Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear;

“To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend,Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

You shall laugh at destruction and famine,And you shall not be afraid of the beasts of the earth.