Numbers 24:9-11

Revised Standard Version

⁹He couched, he lay down like a lion,
and like a lioness; who will rouse him up?
Blessed be every one who blesses you,
and cursed be every one who curses you.”

Balaam’s Fourth Oracle

¹⁰And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times. ¹¹Therefore now flee to your place; I said, ‘I will certainly honor you,’ but the Lord has held you back from honor.”

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