⁷ I, Daniel, was the only one who saw this vision. Those who were with me did not see the vision, but they were seized with such great fear that they fled and hid themselves. ⁸ Thus I was left alone to behold this great vision. My strength drained away, and I was powerless, as my face turned deathly pale. ⁹ Then I heard the sound of his voice and as I did so I fell into a trance with my face to the ground.