8. So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak.
9. Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground.
10. Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees.
11. And the man said to me, “Daniel, you are very precious to God, so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you.” When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling.
12. Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.