Daniel 10
1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar, and the thing was true, even a great warfare. And he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
I Perserkongen Kyros tredje Regeringsaar modtog Daniel, som havde faaet Navnet Beltsazzar, en Aabenbaring; og Ordet er Sandhed og varsler om stor Trængsel. Og han mærkede sig Ordet og agtede paa Synet.
2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks.
Paa den Tid holdt jeg, Daniel, Sorg i hele tre Uger.
3 I ate no pleasant bread. Neither flesh nor wine came into my mouth. Neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
Lækre Spiser nød jeg ikke, Kød og Vin kom ikke i min Mund, og jeg salvede mig ikke, før hele tre Uger var gaaet.
4 And in the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel,
Men paa den fire og tyvende Dag i den første Maaned var jeg ved Bredden af den store Flod, det er Hiddekel.
5 I lifted up my eyes, and looked. And, behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with pure gold of Uphaz.
Og jeg løftede Øjnene og skuede, og se, der var en Mand, som var iført linnede Klæder og havde et Bælte af fint Ofirguld om Hofterne.
6 Also his body was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as flaming torches, and his arms and his feet like burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
Hans Legeme var som Krysolit, hans Ansigt straalede som Lynet, hans Øjne var som Ildsluer, hans Arme og Ben som blankt Kobber og hans Røst som en larmende Hob.
7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great quaking fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.
Jeg, Daniel, var den eneste, der saa Synet; de Mænd, som var hos mig, saa det ikke; men stor Rædsel faldt over dem, og de flygtede og gemte sig,
8 So I was left alone, and saw this great vision. And there remained no strength in me, for my fitness was turned in me into debility, and I retained no strength.
saa jeg blev ene tilbage. Da jeg saa dette vældige Syn, blev der ikke Kraft tilbage i mig, og mit Ansigt skiftede Farve og blev ligblegt, og jeg havde ingen Kræfter mere.
9 Yet I heard the voice of his words. And when I heard the voice of his words, then I fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face toward the ground.
Da hørte jeg ham tale, og som jeg hørte det, faldt jeg bedøvet om med Ansigtet imod Jorden.
10 And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
Og se, en Haand rørte ved mig og fik mig skælvende op paa mine Knæ og Hænder.
11 And he said to me, O Daniel, thou man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to thee, and stand upright, for I am now sent to thee. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood, trembling.
Og han sagde til mig: »Daniel, du højt elskede Mand, mærk dig de Ord, jeg taler til dig, og rejs dig op, thi nu er jeg sendt til dig!« Og da han talede saaledes til mig, rejste jeg mig skælvende.
12 Then he said to me, Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that thou set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard. And I have come for thy words' sake.
Saa sagde han til mig: »Frygt ikke, Daniel, thi straks den første Dag du gav dit Hjerte hen til at søge indsigt og ydmyge dig for din Guds Aasyn, blev dine Ord hørt, og jeg er kommet for dine Ords Skyld.
13 But the ruler of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me. And I remained there with the kings of Persia.
Perserrigets Fyrste stod mig imod i een og tyve Dage, men se, da kom Mikael, en af de ypperste Fyrster, mig til Hjælp; ham lod jeg blive der hos Perserkongernes Fyrste;
14 I have come now to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days, for the vision is yet for many days.
og nu er jeg kommet for at lade dig vide, hvad der skal times dit Folk i de sidste Dage; thi atter er der en Aabenbaring om de Dage.«
15 And when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
Medens han talede saaledes til mig, bøjede jeg maalløs Ansigtet mod Jorden.
16 And, behold, someone 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 pains have turned upon me, and I retain no strength.
Og se, noget, der saa ud som en Menneskehaand, rørte ved mine Læber, og jeg aabnede min Mund og talte saaledes til ham, som stod for mig: »Herre, ved Synet overvældedes jeg af Smerter og har ikke flere Kræfter.
17 For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? For as for me, straightaway there remained no strength in me, nor was there breath left in me.
Og hvor kan jeg, min Herres ringe Træl, tale til dig, høje Herre? Af Rædsel har jeg mistet min Kraft, og der er ikke Vejr tilbage i mig!«
18 Then someone like the appearance of a man touched me again, and he strengthened me.
Saa rørte atter en som et Menneske at se til ved mig og styrkede mig;
19 And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not. Peace be to thee. Be strong, yea, be strong. And when he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak, for thou have strengthened me.
og han sagde: »Frygt ikke, du højt elskede Mand! Fred være med dig, vær trøstig og ved godt Mod!« Og som han talede med mig, følte jeg mig styrket og sagde: »Tal, Herre, thi du har styrket mig!«
20 Then he said, Do thou know why I have come to thee? And now I will return to fight with the ruler of Persia. And when I go forth, lo, the ruler of Greece shall come.
Da sagde han: »Ved du, hvorfor jeg kom til dig? Jeg maa nu straks vende tilbage for at kæmpe med Persiens Fyrste, og saa snart jeg er færdig dermed, se, da kommer Grækenlands Fyrste.
21 But I will tell thee that which is inscribed in the writing of truth. And there is none who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince.
Og ikke een hjælper mig imod dem undtagen Mikael, eders Fyrste,
