Wisdom 17:7-9

Common English Bible

⁷ They realized that their mocking attempts at magic were too weak and that they had no real power. It became clear to them that they had given themselves far too much credit for understanding what was happening. ⁸ Those who had thought they could dispel fears and free sick beings from terror became sick themselves with a laughable case of nerves. ⁹ Even when there was nothing around to frighten them, they were scared by the simple sounds of animals’ movements and hissing serpents.