| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New Living Translation |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1By now Balaam realized that the LORD was determined to bless Israel, so he did not resort to divination as before. Instead, he turned and looked out toward the wilderness, |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2where he saw the people of Israel camped, tribe by tribe. Then the Spirit of God came upon him, |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3and this is the message he delivered: “This is the message of Balaam son of Beor, the message of the man whose eyes see clearly, |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4the message of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open: |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob; how lovely are your homes, O Israel! |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6They spread before me like palm groves, like gardens by the riverside. They are like tall trees planted by the LORD, like cedars beside the waters. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Water will flow from their buckets; their offspring have all they need. Their king will be greater than Agag; their kingdom will be exalted. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8God brought them out of Egypt; for them he is as strong as a wild ox. He devours all the nations that oppose him, breaking their bones in pieces, shooting them with arrows. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Like a lion, Israel crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to arouse her? Blessed is everyone who blesses you, O Israel, and cursed is everyone who curses you.” |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, “I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Now get out of here! Go back home! I promised to reward you richly, but the LORD has kept you from your reward.” |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Balaam told Balak, “Don’t you remember what I told your messengers? I said, |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13‘Even if Balak were to give me his palace filled with silver and gold, I would be powerless to do anything against the will of the LORD.’ I told you that I could say only what the LORD says! |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Now I am returning to my own people. But first let me tell you what the Israelites will do to your people in the future.” Balaam’s Final Messages |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15This is the message Balaam delivered: “This is the message of Balaam son of Beor, the message of the man whose eyes see clearly, |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16the message of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open: |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17I see him, but not here and now. I perceive him, but far in the distant future. A star will rise from Jacob; a scepter will emerge from Israel. It will crush the heads of Moab’s people, cracking the skulls of the people of Sheth. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Edom will be taken over, and Seir, its enemy, will be conquered, while Israel marches on in triumph. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19A ruler will rise in Jacob who will destroy the survivors of Ir.” |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Then Balaam looked over toward the people of Amalek and delivered this message: “Amalek was the greatest of nations, but its destiny is destruction!” |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Then he looked over toward the Kenites and delivered this message: “Your home is secure; your nest is set in the rocks. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22But the Kenites will be destroyed when Assyria takes you captive.” |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Balaam concluded his messages by saying: “Alas, who can survive unless God has willed it? |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus ; they will oppress Assyria and afflict Eber, but they, too, will be utterly destroyed.” |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Then Balaam left and returned home, and Balak also went on his way. |
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