2. And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in its tents according to its tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
3. And he took up his oracle, and said, Balaam the son of Beor has said, and the man whose eyes are open has said:
4. He has said, who heard the words of God, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
5. How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, and your tabernacles, O Israel!
6. As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as aloes which the LORD has planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.
7. He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.