¹¹ This is what the Lord says to me with his strong hand upon me,^(A) warning me not to follow^(B) the way of this people:

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

¹⁸ Again the one who looked like a man touched^(A) me and gave me strength.^(B)

¹⁷ When I saw him, I fell at his feet^(A) as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me^(B) and said: “Do not be afraid.^(C) I am the First and the Last.^(D)