Daniel 10

Revised Geneva Translation

10 In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a thing was revealed to Daniel (whose name was called Belteshazzar). And the word was true, but the time appointed was long. And he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

² At the same time I, Daniel, was in heaviness for three weeks of days.

³ I ate no pleasant bread, nor came flesh or wine into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three weeks of days were fulfilled.

⁴ And on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of that great river, Hiddekel,

⁵ I lifted my eyes, and looked. And behold, there was a man clothed in linen, whose waist was bound with fine gold of Uphaz.

⁶ His body also was like the Chrysolite; and his face like the lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire. And his arms and his feet had the color of polished brass. And the voice of his words was like the voice of a multitude.

⁷ And I, Daniel, alone, saw the vision. For the men who were with me, saw not the vision. But a great fear fell upon them, so that they fled away and hid themselves.

⁸ Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision. And there remained no strength in me. For the strength in me was corrupted, and I retained no power.

⁹ Yet heard I the voice of his words. And when I heard the voice of his words, I slept on my face. And my face was toward the ground.

¹⁰ And behold, a hand touched me which set me up upon my knees, and upon the palms of my hands.

¹¹ And he said to me, “O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you. And stand in your place. For to you am I now sent.” And when he had said this word to me, I stood trembling.

¹² Then he said to me, “Fear not, Daniel. For from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. And I have come because of your words.

¹³ “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia resisted me twenty-one days. But lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me. And I remained there by the kings of Persia.

¹⁴ “Now I have come to show you what shall come to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for many days yet to come.”

¹⁵ And when he spoke these words to me, I set my face toward the ground, and held my tongue.

¹⁶ And behold, one looking similar to the sons of man touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said to him who stood before me, “O my lord, by the vision my sorrows have returned upon me. And I have retained no strength.

¹⁷ “For how can the servant of this, my lord, talk with my lord, being such one? For there now remains no strength in me, nor is there breath left in me.”

¹⁸ Then there came again one having the appearance of a man, who touched me, and strengthened me,

¹⁹ And said, “O man, greatly beloved, fear not. Peace be to you. Be strong and of good courage.” And when he had spoken to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak. For you have strengthened me.”

²⁰ Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight with the Prince of Persia. And when I have gone forth, lo, the Prince of Greece shall come.

²¹ “But I will show you that which is decreed in the Scripture of truth. And there is no one who upholds me in these things except Michael, your prince.”