10. When Balak heard this, he was so furious that he pounded his fist against his hand and said, “I called you here to place a curse on my enemies, and you've blessed them three times.
11. Leave now and go home! I told you I would pay you well, but since the Lord didn't let you do what I asked, you won't be paid.”
12. Balaam answered, “I told your messengers
13. that even if you offered me a palace full of silver or gold, I would still obey the Lord. And I explained that I would say only what he told me.
14. So I'm going back home, but I'm leaving you with a warning about what the Israelites will some day do to your nation.”
15. Balaam said:“I am the son of Beor,and my words are true,so listen to my message!