^{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.