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15 While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak. 16 Then one who appeared to be a human being was touching my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak, saying to the one who was standing before me, |Sir, due to the vision, anxiety has gripped me and I have no strength. 17 How, sir, am I able to speak with you? My strength is gone, and I am breathless.| 18 Then the one who appeared to be a human being touched me again and strengthened me. 19 He said to me, |Don't be afraid, you who are valued. Peace be to you! Be strong! Be really strong!| When he spoke to me, I was strengthened. I said, |Sir, you may speak now, for you have given me strength.| 20 He said, |Do you know why I have come to you? Now I am about to return to engage in battle with the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece is coming. 21 However, I will first tell you what is written in a dependable book. (There is no one who strengthens me against these princes, except Michael your prince. Daniel 10:15-21, New English Translation. Copyright © 1996-2017 by Biblical Studies Press.
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