The nearest equivalents in modern English would be "in case" or "for fear that" and it is always followed by a subject and a verb. An example sentence might be:
- I daren't touch the china vase, lest I break it. (ie., I am so afraid of breaking it that I won't touch it.
- for fear that; so that (one) should not (used negatively to introduce a clause expressive of an action or occurrence requiring caution): He kept his notes by his side lest faulty memory lead him astray.
- that (used after words expressing fear, danger, etc.): There was danger lest the plan become known.
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