29. “You made me look stupid!” Balaam answered. “If I had a sword, I'd kill you here and now!”
30. “But you're my owner,” replied the donkey, “and you've ridden me many times. Have I ever done anything like this before?”“No,” Balaam admitted.
31. Just then, the Lord let Balaam see the angel standing in the road, holding a sword, and Balaam bowed down.
32. The angel said, “You had no right to treat your donkey like that! I was the one who blocked your way, because I don't think you should go to Moab.