⁷ I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it,^(A) but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. ⁸ So I was left alone,^(B) gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left,^(C) my face turned deathly pale^(D) and I was helpless.^{(E) 9} Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.^(F)

¹⁷ How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.”^(A)

¹⁸ Again the one who looked like a man touched^(B) me and gave me strength.^(C)