[158] Bhikkhus, a bhikkhu possessing five qualities (dhammas) enters upon timidity. What five? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu is without faith, is immoral, has little learning, is lazy, and is unwise. Possessing these five qualities, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu enters upon timidity.
Bhikkhus, a bhikkhu possessing five qualities is confident. What five? Here, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu has faith (saddhā), is virtuous, has great learning, is of aroused energy (āraddhavīriya), and is wise. Possessing these five qualities, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu is confident.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.