7 Now I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, while the men who were with me did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great dread fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves.
8 So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength.
9 But I heard the sound of his words; and as soon as I heard the sound of his words, I fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.
10 Then behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.
11 He said to me, |O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.| And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.
12 Then he said to me, |Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding [this] and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.
13 |But the prince of the kingdom of Persia was withstanding me for twenty-one days; then behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.
14 |Now I have come to give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to the days yet [future].|
15 When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
16 And behold, one who resembled a human being was touching my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who was standing before me, |O my lord, as a result of the vision anguish has come upon me, and I have retained no strength.
17 |For how can such a servant of my lord talk with such as my lord? As for me, there remains just now no strength in me, nor has any breath been left in me.|
18 Then [this] one with human appearance touched me again and strengthened me.
19 He said, |O man of high esteem, do not be afraid. Peace be with you; take courage and be courageous!| Now as soon as he spoke to me, I received strength and said, |May my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.|
20 Then he said, |Do you understand why I came to you? But I shall now return to fight against the prince of Persia; so I am going forth, and behold, the prince of Greece is about to come.
21 |However, I will tell you what is inscribed in the writing of truth. Yet there is no one who stands firmly with me against these [forces] except Michael your prince.
