Daniel wrote: For three weeks I was in sorrow.
When I heard this, I sat down and cried. Then for several days, I mourned; I went without eating to show my sorrow, and I prayed:
You are my mighty rock. Why have you forgotten me? Why must enemies ill-treat me and make me sad?
I run to you for protection. Why have you turned me away? Why must enemies ill-treat me and make me sad?
If you love Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! If you were in sorrow because of the city, you can now be glad.
I wish that my eyes were fountains of tears, so I could cry day and night for my people who were killed.
Daniel, don't be afraid! God has listened to your prayers since the first day you humbly asked for understanding, and he has sent me here.
Jesus answered: The friends of a bridegroom don't go without eating while he is still with them. But the time will come when he will be taken from them. Then they will go without eating.
my heart is broken and I am in great sorrow.
Be sad and sorry and weep. Stop laughing and start crying. Be gloomy instead of glad.
Any enemy who tries to harm them will be destroyed by the fire that comes out of their mouths.