8. So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.
9. Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.
10. A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.
11. He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.
12. Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.