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Daniel 10:17

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For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? For as for me, immediately there remained no strength in me. There was no breath left in me.”

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Daniel 10:17 in other translations

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 was there breath left in me.

Daniel 10:17 · American Standard Version

Daniel 10:17 in context

  1. 15When he had spoken these words to me, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
  2. 16Behold, 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, “My lord, by reason of the vision my sorrows have overtaken me, and I retain no strength.
  3. 17For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? For as for me, immediately there remained no strength in me. There was no breath left in me.”
  4. 18Then one like the appearance of a man touched me again, and he strengthened me.
  5. 19He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid. Peace be to you. Be strong. Yes, be strong.”
    When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak; for you have strengthened me.”