Daniel 10:8-12

8So I was 1left alone and saw this great vision; yet 2no strength was left in me, for my complexion turned to 3a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength. 9But I heard the sound of his words; and as soon as I heard the sound of his words, I 4fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.

10Then behold, a hand 5touched me and shook me on my 6hands and knees. 11And he said to me, “7Daniel, 8you who are treasured, 9understand the words that I am about to tell you and 10stand at your place, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up 11trembling. 12Then he said to me, “12Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on 13humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come 14in response to your words.