Timidity

Bhikkhus, the bhikkhu endowed with five things becomes timid. What five?

Here, bhikkhus, the bhikkhu lacks faith, is not virtuous, has little learning, is lazy and is stupid. Bhikkhus, the bhikkhu endowed with these five things becomes timid.

Bhikkhus, the bhikkhu endowed with five things becomes confident. What five?

Here, bhikkhus, the bhikkhu has faith, is virtuous, has much learning, is with aroused effort and is wise. Bhikkhus, the bhikkhu endowed with these five things becomes confident.