Numbers 22:27-29

The Message

^26-27 God’s angel blocked the way yet again—a very narrow passage this time; there was no getting through on the right or left. Seeing the angel, Balaam’s donkey sat down under him. Balaam lost his temper; he beat the donkey with his stick.

²⁸ Then God gave speech to the donkey. She said to Balaam: “What have I ever done to you that you have beat me these three times?”

²⁹ Balaam said, “Because you’ve been playing games with me! If I had a sword I would have killed you by now.”