2. and saw the people of Israel camped tribe by tribe. The Spirit of God took control of him,
3. and he uttered this prophecy:“The message of Balaam son of Beor,The words of the man who can see clearly,
4. Who can hear what God is saying.With staring eyes I see in a tranceA vision from Almighty God.
5. The tents of Israel are beautiful,
6. Like long rows of palmsOr gardens beside a river,Like aloes planted by the LordOr cedars beside the water.