¹⁸ While he was speaking to me, I was in a deep sleep, with my face to the ground.^(A) Then he touched me and raised me to my feet.^(B)

¹⁰ A hand touched me^(A) and set me trembling on my hands and knees.^(B)

¹² Then he continued, “Do not be afraid,^(A) Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble^(B) yourself before your God, your words^(C) were heard, and I have come in response to them.^(D)