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.”
18. The one who looked like a man touched me again. And he gave me strength.
19. He said, “Daniel, don’t be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now, be strong.”When he spoke to me, I became stronger. Then I said, “Master, speak, since you have given me strength.”
20. So then he said, “Daniel, do you know why I have come to you? Soon I must go back to fight against the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece will come.