6
There was only a dreadful fire, lit by no human hand, that shone on them, and in their terror they believed that the real world was even worse than the things they imagined.
7
The illusions produced by their magic tricks were put to shame, and all the wisdom they had boasted of came to nothing.
8
They had claimed they could drive away all the fears and illnesses of sick minds, but now they themselves were sick with silly, groundless fears.
9
Even though nothing dangerous had actually happened, they were terrified by hissing snakes and animals advancing on them.
10
And so they died, shaking with fear, afraid even to open their eyes, yet unable to keep them shut.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.