Daniel 10:8-12 ▼

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.