Daniel
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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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