Daniel 10:16

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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, 'My lord, because of the vision my pains have overwhelmed me, and I have no strength left.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And, behold, 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, my sorrows overwhelm me, and I have retained no strength.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And, behold, one in the likeness 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 reason of the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I retain no strength.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Beholde, there touched my lippes one, very like vnto a man. Then opened I my mouth, and sayde vnto him, that stode before me: O my lorde, my ioyntes are lowsed in the vision, and there is no more stregth within me:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And beholde, one like the similitude of the sonnes of man touched my lippes: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said vnto him that stoode before me, O my Lord, by the vision my sorowes are returned vpon me, and I haue reteined no strength.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And beholde, there touched my lippes one very lyke vnto a man: then opened I my mouth and spake, and saide vnto him that stoode before me, O my lorde, by the vision my ioyntes are turned out of their place, and I haue reteyned no strength.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Behold, 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 are turned on me, and I retain no strength.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and lo, as the manner of the sons of men, he is striking against my lips, and I open my mouth, and I speak, and say unto him who is standing over-against me: My lord, by the appearance turned have been my pangs against me, and I have retained no power.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And, behold, one in the likeness 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 reason of the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I retain no strength.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And, behold, one in the likeness 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 reason of the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I retain no strength.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then one whose form was like the sons of men put his finger on my lips; and opening my mouth, I said to him who was before me, O my lord, because of the vision my pains have come on me, and I have no more strength.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Behold, 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 are turned on me, and I retain no strength.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then one who appeared to be a human being was touching my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak, saying to the one who was standing before me,“Sir, due to the vision, anxiety has gripped me and I have no strength.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 6:7 : 7 He touched my mouth with it and said, "Behold, this has touched your lips; your iniquity is removed, and your sin is atoned for."
  • Dan 8:15 : 15 While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one who looked like a man.
  • Dan 8:17 : 17 As he came near the place where I was standing, I was terrified and fell facedown. He said to me, 'Understand, son of man, that the vision concerns the time of the end.'
  • Jer 1:9 : 9 Then the LORD reached out His hand and touched my mouth and said to me, 'Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.'
  • Dan 8:27 : 27 I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business, but I was appalled by the vision, for it was beyond understanding.
  • Dan 7:15 : 15 I, Daniel, was troubled in my spirit within me, and the visions of my head alarmed me.
  • Dan 7:28 : 28 This is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my countenance changed, but I kept the matter in my heart.
  • Dan 9:21 : 21 while I was still praying, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision earlier, came to me in swift flight at the time of the evening sacrifice.
  • Dan 10:5-6 : 5 I looked up, and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold from Uphaz around his waist. 6 His body was like beryl, his face shone like lightning, and his eyes were like flaming torches. His arms and legs gleamed like polished bronze, and the sound of his words was like a multitude.
  • Dan 10:8-9 : 8 So I was left alone, staring at this great vision. I had no strength left. My face turned deathly pale, and I could not retain my strength. 9 Then I heard the sound of his words, and as I heard them, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground. 10 A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.
  • Dan 10:17-18 : 17 How can I, your servant, speak with you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe. 18 Again, the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength.
  • Dan 12:8 : 8 I heard but did not understand. So I asked, "My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?"
  • Luke 1:64 : 64 Immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue was set free, and he began to speak, praising God.
  • Luke 21:15 : 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
  • John 20:28 : 28 Thomas answered him, 'My Lord and my God!'
  • Phil 2:7-8 : 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of humanity. And being found in appearance as a man, 8 He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross.
  • Rev 1:13 : 13 And among the lampstands was one like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe and with a golden sash wrapped around His chest.
  • Ezek 1:26 : 26 Above the expanse over their heads was something like a throne, resembling a sapphire stone. And on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a human seated above it.
  • Ezek 3:27 : 27 But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth, and you will say to them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says.' Whoever will listen, let them listen, and whoever will refuse, let them refuse, for they are a rebellious house.
  • Ezek 33:22 : 22 Now the hand of the LORD had been upon me the evening before the fugitive came, and He opened my mouth. So, when the fugitive arrived in the morning, my mouth was opened, and I was no longer silent.
  • Exod 4:10 : 10 Moses said to the LORD, 'Pardon me, Lord, but I am not eloquent—neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.'
  • Exod 4:13 : 13 But Moses said, 'Pardon me, Lord. Please send someone else.'
  • Josh 5:14 : 14 He replied, "Neither," he said. "I am the commander of the LORD’s army. Now I have come." Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence and asked, "What message does my Lord have for His servant?"
  • Judg 6:13 : 13 Gideon said to him, 'Please, my lord, if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about, saying, ‘Did the Lord not bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to Midian.'
  • Judg 6:15 : 15 But Gideon said to him, 'Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Look, my family is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father's house.'
  • Judg 13:8 : 8 Then Manoah prayed to the Lord, saying, "Please, Lord, let the man of God you sent come back to us and teach us what we are to do with the boy who is to be born."
  • Eccl 1:18 : 18 For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Dan 10:17-20
    4 verses
    87%

    17How can I, your servant, speak with you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe.

    18Again, the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength.

    19He said, 'Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed. Peace to you; be strong now, be strong.' When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, 'Let my lord speak, for you have given me strength.'

    20Then 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 leave, the prince of Greece will come.'

  • Dan 10:14-15
    2 verses
    84%

    14Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns the days yet to come.

    15While he was speaking to me with these words, I bowed my face to the ground and became speechless.

  • Dan 10:5-12
    8 verses
    79%

    5I looked up, and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold from Uphaz around his waist.

    6His body was like beryl, his face shone like lightning, and his eyes were like flaming torches. His arms and legs gleamed like polished bronze, and the sound of his words was like a multitude.

    7I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision. The men who were with me did not see it, but they were overwhelmed with such terror that they ran away to hide.

    8So I was left alone, staring at this great vision. I had no strength left. My face turned deathly pale, and I could not retain my strength.

    9Then I heard the sound of his words, and as I heard them, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.

    10A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

    11He said to me, 'Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, understand the words that I am speaking to you. Stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.' When he said this to me, I stood up, trembling.

    12Then he said, 'Do not be afraid, Daniel. 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 8:15-18
    4 verses
    76%

    15While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one who looked like a man.

    16And I heard the voice of a man calling from the Ulai, 'Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.'

    17As he came near the place where I was standing, I was terrified and fell facedown. He said to me, 'Understand, son of man, that the vision concerns the time of the end.'

    18While he was speaking to me, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Then he touched me and raised me to my feet.

  • Ezek 33:22-23
    2 verses
    74%

    22Now the hand of the LORD had been upon me the evening before the fugitive came, and He opened my mouth. So, when the fugitive arrived in the morning, my mouth was opened, and I was no longer silent.

    23Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying:

  • Dan 7:15-16
    2 verses
    73%

    15I, Daniel, was troubled in my spirit within me, and the visions of my head alarmed me.

    16I approached one of those standing there and asked him the truth about all this. So he told me and revealed the interpretation of these things.

  • Dan 5:5-6
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    73%

    5At that very moment, the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall near the lampstand in the royal palace. The king watched the hand as it wrote.

    6Then the king’s face turned pale, and his thoughts terrified him. His hips became weak, and his knees knocked together.

  • Job 4:16
    72%

    16It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form was before my eyes; silence, and then I heard a voice:

  • Jer 1:9
    72%

    9Then the LORD reached out His hand and touched my mouth and said to me, 'Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.'

  • Isa 6:5
    72%

    5Then I said, "Woe to me! For I am ruined because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts."

  • Ezek 2:9
    71%

    9I looked, and I saw a hand stretched out to me, and in it was a scroll.

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    71%

    27I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business, but I was appalled by the vision, for it was beyond understanding.

  • Ezek 3:14
    71%

    14The Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and anger of spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me.

  • Ezek 3:22-23
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    71%

    22The hand of the LORD was upon me there, and He said to me, "Get up and go out to the valley, and I will speak to you there."

    23So I got up and went out to the valley, and behold, the glory of the LORD was standing there, like the glory I had seen by the Kebar River, and I fell face down.

  • Dan 12:8
    71%

    8I heard but did not understand. So I asked, "My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?"

  • Dan 9:21-22
    2 verses
    70%

    21while I was still praying, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision earlier, came to me in swift flight at the time of the evening sacrifice.

    22He gave me understanding and said, 'Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding.

  • Ezek 43:3
    70%

    3The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when I came to destroy the city, and like the vision I had seen by the River Chebar. I fell on my face.

  • Ezek 2:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1He said to me, "Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you."

    2As He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me, set me on my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me.

  • Zech 4:4
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    4I asked the angel who was speaking with me, 'What are these, my lord?'

  • Zech 4:13
    69%

    13He replied, 'Do you not know what these are?' I said, 'No, my lord.'

  • Dan 5:24
    69%

    24Therefore, He sent the hand that wrote this inscription.

  • Zech 1:9
    69%

    9Then I asked, 'What are these, my lord?' The angel who was speaking with me answered, 'I will show you what they are.'

  • Zech 6:4
    69%

    4Then I asked the angel who was speaking with me, 'What are these, my lord?'

  • Dan 7:13
    69%

    13I continued watching in the visions of the night, and behold, with the clouds of heaven came one like a son of man. He approached the Ancient of Days and was presented before Him.

  • Ezek 11:24-25
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    24The Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the exiles in Chaldea in the vision given by the Spirit of God. Then the vision I had seen went up from me.

    25And I spoke to the exiles all the things the Lord had shown me.

  • Jer 1:6
    69%

    6Then I said, 'Ah, Lord GOD! I do not know how to speak because I am too young.'

  • Isa 21:3
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  • Dan 1:10
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    10But the chief official said to Daniel, 'I fear my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other youths your age? You would endanger my life before the king.'

  • Dan 4:24
    68%

    24Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: Break off your sins by pursuing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be a lengthening of your prosperity.