1. And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
2. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose its seals?
3. And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look upon it.
4. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open, and to read the book, neither to look upon it.
5. And one of the elders saith to me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.