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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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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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Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me.
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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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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.
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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.