1. And when Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he did not go as other times to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
2. Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling in their tents by their tribes, and the Spirit of God came on him.
3. He took up his proverb and said: “Balaam the son of Beor has said,and the man whose eyes are open has said,