1611 Translation |
Free to Copy
|
|
DANIEL ยท Chapter 10
10:1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed
unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true,
but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding
of the vision.
10:2 In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.
10:3 I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth,
neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
10:4 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was
by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;
10:5 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man
clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:
10:6 His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance
of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet
like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice
of a multitude.
10:7 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with
me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they
fled to hide themselves.
10:8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there
remained no strength in me: for my loveliness was turned in me into corruption,
and I retained no strength.
10:9 Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice
of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward
the ground.
10:10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and
upon the palms of my hands.
10:11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand
the words that I speak unto you, and stand upright: for unto you am I now
sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.
10:12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day
that you did set your heart to understand, and to chasten yourself before
your God, your words were heard, and I am come for your words.
10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and
twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me;
and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
10:14 Now I am come to make you understand what shall befall your people
in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.
10:15 And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward
the ground, and I became dumb.
10:16 And, behold, one like the embodiment of the sons of men touched
my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said unto him that stood
before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and
I have retained no strength.
10:17 For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord?
for as for me, immediately there remained no strength in me, neither is
there breath left in me.
10:18 Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance
of a man, and he strengthened me,
10:19 And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto you,
be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened,
and said, Let my lord speak; for you have strengthened me.
10:20 Then said he, Know you wherefore I come unto you? and now will
I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth,
lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.
10:21 But I will show you that which is noted in the scripture of truth:
and there is none that holds with me in these things, but Michael your
prince.
Free to Copy |