13. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me for twenty-one days. So Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.
14. Now I have come to make you understand what shall befall your people in the latter days. For the vision is yet for many days.”
15. When he had spoken such words to me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became mute.
16. Then one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who stood before me, “O my lord, because of the vision, sorrows have come upon me, and I have retained no strength.
17. How can the servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? And as for me, there remains no strength in me now, nor is there any breath left in me.”
18. Then again, the one having the appearance of a man came and touched me, and he strengthened me.
19. He said, “O man, greatly beloved, do not fear. Peace be unto you. Be strong and courageous!”When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”