15. While he was speaking to me, I bowed facedown and could not speak.
16. Then one who looked like a man touched my lips, so I opened my mouth and started to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, “Master, I am upset and afraid because of what I saw in the vision. I feel helpless.
17. Master, how can I, your servant, talk with you? My strength is gone, and it is hard for me to breathe.”
18. The one who looked like a man touched me again and gave me strength.
19. He said, “Daniel, don’t be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now; be courageous.”When he spoke to me, I became stronger and said, “Master, speak, since you have given me strength.”
20. Then he said, “Daniel, do you know why I have come to you? Soon I must go back to fight against the prince of Persia. When I go, the prince of Greece will come,
21. but I must first tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. No one stands with me against these enemies except Michael, the angel ruling over your people.