And when Balaam saw that it pleased ... the LORD to bless - Israel , he did not resort to sorcery as on previous occasions ... ... , but he turned his face toward the wilderness.
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When Balaam - looked up ... and saw - Israel encamped tribe by tribe , the Spirit of God came upon him ,
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and he lifted up an oracle , saying : “ (This is) the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor , the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open ,
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the prophecy of one who hears the words of God , who sees a vision from the Almighty , who bows down with eyes wide open :
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How lovely are your tents , O Jacob , your dwellings , O Israel !
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They spread out like palm groves , like gardens beside a stream , like aloes the LORD has planted , like cedars beside the waters.
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Water will flow from his buckets , and his seed will have abundant water. His king will be greater than Agag , and his kingdom will be exalted.
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God brought him out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox to devour hostile nations and crush their bones , to pierce them with arrows.
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He crouches , he lies down like a lion ; like a lioness , who dares to rouse him ? Blessed are those who bless you and cursed are those who curse you. ”
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Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam , and he struck his hands together - and said ... to Balaam , “ I summoned you to curse my enemies , but behold , you have persisted in blessing (them) these three times.
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Therefore , flee at once to home ! I said I would richly reward you ... , but instead the LORD has denied your reward. ”
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Balaam ... answered Balak , “ Did I not already ... tell ... the messengers - you sent me ...
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that even if Balak were to give his house full of silver and gold , I could not do anything of my own accord , good or bad , to go beyond the command - of the LORD ? I will speak whatever the LORD - says.
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Now ... I am going back to my people , but come , let me warn you what this people will do to your people in the days to come. ”
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Then (Balaam) lifted up an oracle , saying , “ (This is) the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor , the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open ,
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the prophecy 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 :
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I see him , but not now ; I behold him , but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob , and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
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Edom will become a possession , (as) will Seir , his enemy ; but Israel will perform with valor.
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A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city. ”
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Then Balaam saw - Amalek and lifted up an oracle , saying : “ Amalek was first among the nations , but his end ... (is) destruction. ”
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Next he saw - the Kenites and lifted up an oracle , saying : “ Your dwelling place is secure , and your nest is set in a cliff.
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Yet ... Kain will be destroyed when ... Asshur takes you captive. ”
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Once more (Balaam) lifted up an oracle , saying : “ Ah , who can live unless God has ordained it ?
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Ships (will come) from the coasts of Cyprus ; they will subdue Asshur ... and Eber , but they too will perish forever. ”
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Then Balaam arose vvv and returned to his homeland , and Balak also went on his way.
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