Carrying a tiger past the mountain

Try holding a tiger while you walk. You cannot put it down and you cannot relax. The verse describes a situation that frightens you and cannot be dropped halfway through.

The relief comes from outside, from someone with real skill. Fear is treated as normal here, and the sensible response is to find the right help.

If you are carrying a debt, a difficult client or a secret that has grown heavy, stop handling it alone. Find the specialist, mentor or friend who has handled this kind of thing before and tell them plainly.