“He mocketh at fear, and yieldeth not to the sword. 61. Let us see how he mocks at fear, who, as he counts, tramples under foot the swords of the adversaries. For he says, Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or famine, or persecution? [Rom. 8, 35] In fear, coming punishment is…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXXI
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22He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
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20Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
21He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.
— Job 39:22 —
23The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
24He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.