Bible, King James Version
Daniel
Dan.10
[1] In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was
revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the
thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he
understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
[2] In those days I Daniel was mourning three full
weeks.
[3] I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine
in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole
weeks were fulfilled.
[4] And in the four and twentieth day of the first month,
as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;
[5] Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a
certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine
gold of Uphaz:
[6] His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the
appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his
arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice
of his words like the voice of a multitude.
[7] And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that
were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon
them, so that they fled to hide themselves.
[8] Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision,
and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was
turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
[9] Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard
the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face,
and my face toward the ground.
[10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my
knees and upon the palms of my hands.
[11] And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved,
understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright:
for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word
unto me, I stood trembling.
[12] Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the
first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to
chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am
come for thy words.
[13] But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me
one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes,
came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of
Persia.
[14] Now I am come to make thee understand what shall
befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for
many days.
[15] And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my
face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
[16] And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of
men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said
unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my
sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.
[17] For how can the servant of this my lord talk with
this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no
strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.
[18] Then there came again and touched me one like the
appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
[19] And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be
unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto
me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou
hast strengthened me.
[20] Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto
thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia:
and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall
come.
[21] But I will shew thee that which is noted in the
scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in
these things, but Michael your prince.
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