^{16 Ref} Then one whose form was like the sons of men put his finger on my lips; and opening my mouth, I said to him who was before me, O my lord, because of the vision my pains have come on me, and I have no more strength.

^{17 Ref} For how may this servant of my lord have talk with my lord? for, as for me, straight away my strength went from me and there was no breath in my body.