15. And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor saith, And the man whose eye was closed saith;
16. He saith, who heareth the words of God, And knoweth the knowledge of the Most High, Who seeth the vision of the Almighty, Falling down, and having his eyes open:
17. I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not nigh: There shall come forth a star out of Jacob, And a sceptre shall rise out of Israel, And shall smite through the corners of Moab, And break down all the sons of tumult.
18. And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession, who were his enemies; While Israel doeth valiantly.