Daniel 10:5–12

^5*I looked up and saw someone who was wearing linen clothes and a belt of fine gold. ^6*His body shone like a jewel. His face was as bright as a flash of lightning, and his eyes blazed like fire. His arms and legs shone like polished bronze, and his voice sounded like the roar of a great crowd.

⁷I was the only one who saw the vision. Those who were with me did not see anything, but they were terrified and ran and hid. ⁸I was left there alone, watching this amazing vision. I had no strength left, and my face was so changed that no one could have recognized me. ⁹When I heard his voice, I fell to the ground unconscious and lay there face downwards. ¹⁰Then a hand took hold of me and raised me to my hands and knees; I was still trembling.

¹¹The angel said to me, “Daniel, God loves you. Stand up and listen carefully to what I am going to say. I have been sent to you.” When he had said this, I stood up, still trembling.

¹²Then he said, “Daniel, don’t be afraid. God has heard your prayers ever since the first day you decided to humble yourself in order to gain understanding. I have come in answer to your prayer.