Daniel 10:7-21 ▼

7 I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great trembling fell on them, and they fled to hide themselves.

8 So I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; for my natural appearance grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength.

9 Yet I heard the sound of his words, and when I heard the sound of his words, then I fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face toward the ground.

10 Look, a hand touched me, which set me on my knees and on the palms of my hands.

11 He said to me, |Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for I have now been sent to you.| And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

12 Then he said to me, |Do not be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you did set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. And I have come because of your words.

13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, look, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was left there with the kings of Persia.

14 Now I have come to make you understand what shall happen to your people in the latter days; for the vision refers to future days.|

15 And when he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground, and could not speak.

16 And look, something like a man's hand touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who stood before me, |My lord, it is because of the vision anguish has come upon me, and I have no strength.

17 For how can this servant of my lord talk with my lord? As for me, no strength remains, and I am breathless.|

18 Then one like the appearance of a man touched me again and strengthened me.

19 And he said, |Greatly loved man, do not be afraid, peace be to you; be strong, be strong.| When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, |Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.|

20 Then he said, |Do you know why I have come to you? Now I will return to fight with the prince of Persia. When I go forth, look, the prince of Greece shall come.

21 But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the Book of Truth. And there is no one who contends with me against them except Michael, your prince.|