Sirach 2:13

13 How terrible it will be for the timid heart. Because it doesn't trust, therefore it won't be protected.

Sirach 2:13 In-Context

11 After all, the Lord is compassionate and merciful; he forgives sins and rescues people in a time of hardship.

12 How terrible it will be for cowardly hearts and idle hands and for a sinner who sets foot upon two paths.

13 How terrible it will be for the timid heart. Because it doesn't trust, therefore it won't be protected.

14 How terrible it will be for you who have lost your stamina. What will you do when the Lord comes for his inspection?

15 Those who fear the Lord won't disobey his words, and those who love him will keep his ways.