9. He crouched, he lay down like a lionand like a lioness; who will rouse him up? Blessed are those who bless you,and cursed are those who curse you.”
10. And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times.
11. Therefore now flee to your own place. I said, ‘I will certainly honor you,’ but the Lord has held you back from honor.”
12. And Balaam said to Balak, “Did I not tell your messengers whom you sent to me,
13. ‘If Balak should give me his house full of silver and gold, I would not be able to go beyond the word of the Lord, to do either good or bad of my own will. What the Lord speaks, that will I speak’?