Numbers 23:23-27

English Standard Version

²³For there is no enchantment against Jacob,
    no ^(A)divination against Israel;
now it shall be said of Jacob and Israel,
    ^(B)‘What has God wrought!’
²⁴Behold, a people! ^(C)As a lioness it rises up
    and as a lion it lifts itself;
^(D)it does not lie down until it has devoured the prey
    and drunk the blood of the slain.”

²⁵And Balak said to Balaam, “Do not curse them at all, and do not bless them at all.” ²⁶But Balaam answered Balak, “Did I not tell you, ^(E)‘All that the Lord says, that I must do’?” ²⁷And Balak said to Balaam, ^(F)“Come now, I will take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God that you may curse them for me from there.”

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