But Davidcouldnot gobeforeit to inquireof God,for he was terrifiedby the swordof the angelof the LORD.
So Davidwas afraidof the LORDthat day;and he said,"Howcan the arkof the LORDcometo me?"
Davidwas afraidof Godthat day,saying,"Howcan I bringthe arkof God[home] to me?"
Then Davidliftedup his eyesand sawthe angelof the LORDstandingbetweenearthand heaven,with his drawnswordin his handstretchedout overJerusalem.Then Davidand the elders,coveredwith sackcloth,fellon their faces.
For the tabernacleof the LORD,whichMoseshad madein the wilderness,and the altarof burntoffering[were] in the highplaceat Gibeonat that time.
Then Davidsaid,"Thisis the houseof the LORDGod,and thisis the altarof burntofferingfor Israel."
RemoveYour handfrom me, And let not the dreadof You terrifyme.
"Even whenI remember,I am disturbed,And horrortakesholdof my flesh.
"Therefore,I would be dismayedat His presence;[When] I consider,I am terrifiedof Him.
My fleshtremblesfor fearof You, And I am afraidof Your judgments.Ayin.
Whounderstandsthe powerof Your angerAnd Your fury,according to the fearthat is due You?
Whowould not fearYou, O Kingof the nations?Indeedit is Your due!For among allthe wisemenof the nationsAnd in alltheir kingdoms,Thereis nonelikeYou.
Do you not fearMe?' declaresthe LORD.'Do you not tremblein My presence?For I have placedthe sandas a boundaryfor the sea,An eternaldecree,so it cannotcrossoverit. Though the wavestoss,yet they cannotprevail;Though they roar,yet they cannotcrossoverit.
"Now,Israel,whatdoes the LORDyour Godrequirefrom you, but to fearthe LORDyour God,to walkin allHis waysand loveHim, and to servethe LORDyour Godwith allyour heartand with allyour soul,
WhenI sawHim, I fellat His feetlikea dead man.And He placedHis right handon me, saying,"Do not be afraid;I amthe firstand the last,
"Whowill not fear,O Lord,and glorifyYour name?For You aloneare holy;For ALLTHE NATIONSWILL COMEAND WORSHIPBEFOREYOU, FOR YOUR RIGHTEOUS ACTSHAVE BEEN REVEALED."
