24. They are like angry lionsready to attack;and they won't restuntil their victimis gobbled up.”
25. Balak shouted, “If you're not going to curse Israel, then at least don't bless them.”
26. “I've already told you,” Balaam answered. “I will say only what the Lord tells me.”
27. Balak said to Balaam, “Come on, let's try another place. Perhaps God will let you curse Israel from there.”