23. No spell can curse the descendants of Jacob.No magic can harm the people of Israel.Now it will be said of Jacob and Israel:‘See what God has done!’
24. Here is a nation that attacks like a lionessand is as ferocious as a lion.It doesn’t lie down until it eats its preyand drinks the blood of its victim.”
25. Balak said to Balaam, “If you won’t curse them, then at least don’t bless them!”