Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And behold,
King James 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.
Holman Bible
Suddenly one with human likeness
International Standard Version
But suddenly someone who resembled a human being touched my lips, so addressing the one who was standing in front of me, I opened my mouth and said, "Sir, I'm overwhelmed with anguish by this vision. I have no strength left.
A Conservative Version
And, behold, somebody 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 strengt
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
And behold, one who resembled the sons of men touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who was standing before me, “O my lord, because of the vision anguish has come upon me, and I have retained no strength.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
And behold, one after the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; and I opened my mouth and spoke, and said unto him that stood before me, My lord, by reason of the vision my pains are turned upon me, and I retain no strength.
Julia Smith Translation
And behold, as the likeness of the sons of man touched upon my lips: and I shall open my mouth and speak and say to him standing before me, O my lord, by the sight my straights were turned upon me, and I retained not strength.
King James 2000
And, behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, because of the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then look, there was {one in the form of a human}; he touched my lips and I opened my mouth and I spoke and I said to the [one] standing {before me}, "My lord, because of the vision my anxieties fell upon me and I [have] not retained [my] strength.
Modern King James verseion
And behold, one looking like the sons of men touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who stood before me, O lord, my sorrows are turned on me by the vision, and I have kept no strength.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Behold, there touched my lips one very like unto a man. Then opened I my mouth, and said unto him, that stood before me, "O my lord, my joints are loosed in the vision, and there is no more strength within me:
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
And behold, one in the likeness of a human touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who stood before me, "My lord, it is because of the vision anguish has come upon me, and I have no strength.
The Emphasized Bible
Then lo! like the similitude of the sons of men, one was touching my lips, - so I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him who was standing before me, O my lord! By the revelation, my pains have seized me, and I retain no strength.
Webster
And behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said to him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 10:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Angelic Conflict
15
When he spoke these words to me I looked to the ground and was unable to speak.
16 And behold,
Cross References
Isaiah 6:7
He touched my mouth with it and said: See! This has touched your lips, your guilt is taken away and your sin forgiven (pardoned) (atoned for).
Daniel 8:15
After I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision I sought to understand it. Behold, there appeared before me a man standing.
Jeremiah 1:9
Then Jehovah stretched out his hand and touched my mouth. Jehovah said to me: I have put my words in your mouth.
Daniel 8:17
He came near where I stood. I was afraid and fell to my face. But he said to me: Understand, O son of man the vision belongs to the time of the end.
Daniel 7:15
I, Daniel, was grieved to the center of my being, and the visions in my head troubled me.
Daniel 7:28
This is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were very troubled. My appearance was changed. I kept the matter in my heart.
Daniel 8:27
I, Daniel, fainted from exhaustion, and was sick for days. Then I rose up, and did the king's business. I wondered about the vision, but none understood it.
Exodus 4:10
Moses said: O Jehovah I am not a man of words. I have never been so, and am not now, even after what you have said to your servant. Talking is hard for me, and I am slow of tongue.
Exodus 4:13
But Moses said: Please, Jehovah, send the message by whomever you will.
Joshua 5:14
He said: No, but as captain of the camp of Jehovah I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and bowed down and said: What does my lord say to his servant?
Judges 6:13
Gideon said to him: May I ask, sir, why has all this happened to us if Jehovah is with us? What happened to all the wonderful things that our fathers told us Jehovah used to do, how he brought them out of Egypt? Jehovah has abandoned us. He left us to the mercy of the Midianites.
Judges 6:15
Gideon replied: But Jehovah, how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the tribe of Manasseh. I am the least important member of my family.
Judges 13:8
Then Manoah prayed to Jehovah: Please, Jehovah, let the man of God that you sent come back to teach us what we must do with the boy when he is born.
Ecclesiastes 1:18
In much wisdom there is much grief for he who increases knowledge increases pain.
Ezekiel 1:26
Above the dome over their heads was something that looked like a throne made of sapphire. On the throne was a figure that looked like a human.
Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth. You will tell them: 'This is what the Lord Jehovah says.' Some will listen and some will refuse to listen for they are a rebellious people.
Ezekiel 33:22
The evening before the refugee arrived, the power of Jehovah came over me. On the morning the refugee arrived, Jehovah made me speak. So I spoke, and I was no longer quiet.
Daniel 9:21
While I was speaking in prayer, the spirit person [who looked like a man] Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, was inspired to come quickly and touch me. It was about the time of the evening offering.
Daniel 10:5-6
I looked up to see a man clothed in linen. His loins were girded with pure gold of the Uphaz region.
Daniel 10:8-10
I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me. My appearance turned deathlike (pallor) (livid) (pale) and I had no strength.
Daniel 10:17-18
For how can the servant of my lord talk? I had no strength in me. I was also without breath.
Daniel 12:8
I heard but I did not understand. I said: O my lord, how will this all end?
Luke 1:64
Immediately his tongue loosed, his mouth opened and he spoke, blessing God.
Luke 21:15
I will give you ability to talk and words of wisdom, which your adversaries shall not be able to resist or refute.
John 20:28
Thomas answered: My Lord and my God! (John 1:18; 10:36; 20:17)
Philippians 2:7-8
He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men.
Revelation 1:13
There was someone like the Son of man in the midst of the seven lamp stands. He was clothed with a garment that reached down to the feet, and girded at the chest with a golden girdle.