^{6 Ref} And his body was like the beryl, and his face had the look of a thunder-flame, and his eyes were like burning lights, and his arms and feet like the colour of polished brass, and the sound of his voice was like the sound of an army.

^{7 Ref} And I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see it; but a great shaking came on them and they went in flight to take cover.

^{8 Ref} So I was by myself, and I saw this great vision, and all my strength went from me; and the colour went from my face.

^{9 Ref} But the sound of his words came to my ears, and on hearing his voice I went into a deep sleep with my face to the earth.

^{10 Ref} Then a hand gave me a touch, awaking me, and putting me on my knees and my hands.

^{11 Ref} And he said to me, O Daniel, you man dearly loved, take in the sense of the words I say to you and get up on to your feet: for to you I am now sent; and when he had said this to me I got on to my feet, shaking with fear.

^{12 Ref} Then he said to me, Have no fear, Daniel; for from the first day when you gave your heart to getting wisdom and making yourself poor in spirit before your God, your words have come to his ears: and I have come because of your words.