Numbers 24:9-11

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⁹Israel is like a lion,
    curled up and lying down.
Yes, they are like a young lion,
    and no one wants to wake him!
Anyone who blesses you will be blessed.
    And anyone who curses you will have great troubles.”

¹⁰When Balak heard this, he angrily struck his fist against his hand and said to Balaam, “I called you to come and curse my enemies. But you have blessed them. You have blessed them three times. ¹¹Now leave and go home! I told you that I would give you a very good payment, but the Lord has caused you to lose your reward.”

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