14. But I am come to teach thee what things shall befall thy people in the latter days, for as yet the vision is for days.
15. And when he was speaking such words to me, I cast down my countenance to the ground, and held my peace.
16. And behold, as it were the likeness of a son of man touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said to him that stood before me: O my Lord, at the sight of thee my joints are loosed, and no strength hath remained in me.
17. And how can the servant of my lord speak with my lord? for no strength remaineth in me, moreover my breath is stopped.
18. Therefore he that looked like a man touched me again, and strengthened me.
19. And he said: Fear not, O man of desires, peace be to thee: take courage and be strong. And when he spoke to me, I grew strong: and I said: Speak, O my lord, for thou hast strengthened me.