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{10:4} But on the twenty fourth day of the first month, I was next to the 

great river, which is the Tigris. 

{10:5} And I lifted up my eyes, and I saw, and behold, one man clothed in 

linen, and his waist was wrapped with the finest gold, 

{10:6} and his body was like the golden stone, and his face had the 

appearance of lightning, and his eyes that of a burning lamp, and his arms 

and all that is downward all the way to the feet had the appearance of 

glowing brass, and his speaking voice was like the voice of a multitude. 

{10:7} But I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me 

did not see it, but an exceedingly great terror rushed over them, and they 

fled into hiding. 

{10:8} And I, having been left alone, saw this great vision, and there 

remained no strength in me, moreover, my appearance was altered, and I 

languished, not having any strength. 

{10:9} And I heard the voice of his words, and when I heard, I lay down in 

confusion on my face, and my face was close to the ground. 

{10:10} And behold, a hand touched me, and raised me onto my knees and 

the knuckles of my hands. 

{10:11} And he said to me,  Daniel, man of longing, understand the words 

that I speak to you, and stand yourself upright, for I am now sent to you.  

And when he had said these words to me, I stood trembling. 

{10:12} And he said to me,  Do not be afraid, Daniel, because from the first 

day that you set your heart to understand, by afflicting yourself in the sight 

of your God, your words have been heeded, and I have arrived because of 

your words. 

{10:13} But the leader of the kingdom of the Persians resisted me for 

twenty one days, and behold, Michael, one of the primary leaders, came to 

help me, and I remained there next to the king of the Persians. 

{10:14} But I have come to teach you what will happen to your people in 

the latter days, because the vision is for a long time from now.  

{10:15} And while he was speaking words to me in this way, I cast my face 

down to the ground and was silent. 

{10:16} And behold, something in the likeness of a son of man touched my 

lips. Then, opening my mouth, I spoke and said to him who stood before 

me,  My lord, at the sight of you, my limbs became weak and no strength 

has remained in me. 

{10:17} And so, how can the servant of my lord speak with my lord? For no 

strength remains in me; and even my breathing is hindered.  

{10:18} Therefore, he who looked like a man, touched me again and 

strengthened me.