Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
Ver. 8. Therefore I was left alone.] Daniel, though much frightened, keepeth his station, when the rest fled and hid themselves. Good is the counsel of the apostle, Hebrews 12:13, "Make straight steps unto your feet, lest that which is halting be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed."
For my comeliness, &c.] See Daniel 7:15; Daniel 7:28; Daniel 8:27 .