12. Then the man said to me, “Daniel, do not be afraid. Some time ago you decided to try to get understanding. You wanted to be humble before God. Since that time God has listened to you. And I came to you because you have been praying.
13. But the prince of Persia has been fighting against me for 21 days. Then Michael, one of the most important angels, came to help me. He came because I had been left there with the king of Persia.
14. Now I have come to you, Daniel. I will explain to you what will happen to your people. The vision is about a time in the future.”
15. While he was speaking to me, I bowed facedown. I could not speak.
16. Then one who looked like a man touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, “Master, I am upset and afraid. It is because of what I saw in the vision. I feel helpless.
17. Master, I am Daniel your servant. How can I talk with you! My strength is gone, and it is hard for me to breathe.”