Dan.10.1
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
Dan.10.1
In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, a message was made plain to Daniel, whose Babylonian name was Belteshazzar. The message was true. It dealt with a big war. He understood the message, the understanding coming by revelation:
Dan.10.1
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.
Dan.10.1
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision.
Dan.10.1
In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) had another vision. It concerned events certain to happen in the future--times of war and great hardship--and Daniel understood what the vision meant.
Dan.10.2
In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.
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"During those days, I, Daniel, went into mourning over Jerusalem for three weeks.
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At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks.
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In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.
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When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three weeks.
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I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
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I ate only plain and simple food, no seasoning or meat or wine. I neither bathed nor shaved until the three weeks were up.
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I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.
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I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
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All that time I had eaten no rich food or meat, had drunk no wine, and had used no fragrant oils.
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And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;
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"On the twenty-fourth day of the first month I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris.
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On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,
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Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the Tigris,
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On April 23, as I was standing beside the great Tigris River,
Dan.10.5
Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:
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I looked up and to my surprise saw a man dressed in linen with a belt of pure gold around his waist.
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I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold around his waist.
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I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold of Uphaz!
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I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist.
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His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
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His body was hard and glistening, as if sculpted from a precious stone, his face radiant, his eyes bright and penetrating like torches, his arms and feet glistening like polished bronze, and his voice, deep and resonant, sounded like a huge choir of voices.
Dan.10.6
His body was like chrysolite, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.
Dan.10.6
His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude.
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His body looked like a dazzling gem. From his face came flashes like lightning, and his eyes were like flaming torches. His arms and feet shone like polished bronze, and his voice was like the roaring of a vast multitude of people.
Dan.10.7
And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.
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"I, Daniel, was the only one to see this. The men who were with me, although they didn't see it, were overcome with fear and ran off and hid, fearing the worst.
Dan.10.7
I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves.
Dan.10.7
And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great terror fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.
Dan.10.7
I, Daniel, am the only one who saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide.
Dan.10.8
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
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Left alone after the appearance, abandoned by my friends, I went weak in the knees, the blood drained from my face.
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So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.
Dan.10.8
Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength.
Dan.10.8
So I was left there all alone to watch this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak.
Dan.10.9
Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.
Dan.10.9
"I heard his voice. At the sound of it I fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the dirt.
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Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.
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Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.
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When I heard him speak, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground.
Dan.10.10
And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
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A hand touched me and pulled me to my hands and knees.
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A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.
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Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands.
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Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees.
Dan.10.11
And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.
Dan.10.11
Daniel,' he said, "man of quality, listen carefully to my message. And get up on your feet. Stand at attention. I've been sent to bring you news.'"When he had said this, I stood up, but I was still shaking.
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He said, "Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you." And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.
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And he said to me, "O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you." While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling.
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And the man said to me, "O Daniel, greatly loved of God, listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you." When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling with fear.
Dan.10.12
Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.
Dan.10.12
Relax, Daniel,' he continued, "don't be afraid. From the moment you decided to humble yourself to receive understanding, your prayer was heard, and I set out to come to you.
Dan.10.12
Then he continued, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
Dan.10.12
Then he said to me, "Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.
Dan.10.12
Then he said, "Don't be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.
Dan.10.13
But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
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But I was waylaid by the angel-prince of the kingdom of Persia
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But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.
Dan.10.13
But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.
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But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia.
Dan.10.14
Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.
Dan.10.14
and was delayed for a good three weeks. But then Michael, one of the chief angel-princes, intervened to help me. I left him there with the prince of the kingdom of Persia. And now I'm here to help you understand what will eventually happen to your people. The vision has to do with what's ahead.'
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Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come."
Dan.10.14
Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come."
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Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come."
Dan.10.15
And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
Dan.10.15
"While he was saying all this, I looked at the ground and said nothing.
Dan.10.15
While he was saying this to me, I bowed with my face toward the ground and was speechless.
Dan.10.15
When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
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While he was speaking to me, I looked down at the ground, unable to say a word.
Dan.10.16
And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.
Dan.10.16
Then I was surprised by something like a human hand that touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started talking to the messenger: "When I saw you, master, I was terror-stricken. My knees turned to water. I couldn't move.
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Then one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing before me, "I am overcome with anguish because of the vision, my lord, and I am helpless.
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And suddenly, one having the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, "My lord, because of the vision my sorrows have overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength.
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Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, "I am terrified by the vision I have seen, my lord, and I am very weak.
Dan.10.17
For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.
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How can I, a lowly servant, speak to you, my master? I'm paralyzed. I can hardly breathe!'
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How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe."
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For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me."
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How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe."
Dan.10.18
Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
Dan.10.18
"Then this humanlike figure touched me again and gave me strength.
Dan.10.18
Again the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength.
Dan.10.18
Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me.
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Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning.
Dan.10.19
And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
Dan.10.19
He said, "Don't be afraid, friend. Peace. Everything is going to be all right. Take courage. Be strong.'"Even as he spoke, courage surged up within me. I said, "Go ahead, let my master speak. You've given me courage.'
Dan.10.19
"Do not be afraid, O man highly esteemed," he said. "Peace! Be strong now; be strong." When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, "Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength."
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And he said, "O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!" So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, "Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me."
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"Don't be afraid," he said, "for you are deeply loved by God. Be at peace; take heart and be strong!" As he spoke these words, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, "Now you may speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me."
Dan.10.20
Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.
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"He said, "Do you know why I've come here to you? I now have to go back to fight against the angel-prince of Persia, and when I get him out of the way, the angel-prince of Greece will arrive.
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So he said, "Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of Greece will come;
Dan.10.20
Then he said, "Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight with the prince of Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come.
Dan.10.20
He replied, "Do you know why I have come? Soon I must return to fight against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia, and then against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Greece.
Dan.10.21
But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
Dan.10.21
But first let me tell you what's written in The True Book. No one helps me in my fight against these beings except Michael, your angel-prince. [JC]
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but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No one supports me against them except Michael, your prince.
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But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, except Michael your prince.
Dan.10.21
But before I do that, I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (There is no one to help me against these spirit princes except Michael, your spirit prince. 1I have been standing beside Michael as his support and defense since the first year of the reign of Darius the Mede.)
