11. The old lion perishes for lack of prey,And the cubs of the lioness are scattered.
12. “Now a word was secretly brought to me,And my ear received a whisper of it.
13. In disquieting thoughts from the visions of the night,When deep sleep falls on men,
14. Fear came upon me, and trembling,Which made all my bones shake.
15. Then a spirit passed before my face;The hair on my body stood up.
16. It stood still,But I could not discern its appearance.A form was before my eyes;There was silence;Then I heard a voice saying:
17. ‘Can a mortal be more righteous than God?Can a man be more pure than his Maker?
18. If He puts no trust in His servants,If He charges His angels with error,