## the prince of Persia ##

"Prince" refers here to a spirit who rules and guards a human nation. AT: “spirit prince.” See how you translated "the prince of the Persian kingdom" in [Daniel 10:12](./12.md).

## what is written in the book of truth ##

AT: "what the book of truth says" or "what someone wrote in the book of truth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## who shows himself to be strong ##

AT: "who proves himself to be strong" or "who remains faithful"

## except Michael your prince ##

AT: "Michael your prince is the only one who does this"

## Michael your prince ##

The word "your" is plural. It refers to Daniel and the rest of the people of Israel. AT: "Michael, the prince of your people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-youdual]])

## prince ##

See how you translated "prince" when it refers to Michael in [Daniel 10:12](./12.md).