9. Like a lion, they lie waiting to attack;like a lioness, no one would be brave enough to wake them.Anyone who blesses you will be blessed,and anyone who curses you will be cursed.”
10. Then Balak was angry with Balaam, and he pounded his fist. He said to Balaam, “I called you here to curse my enemies, but you have continued to bless them three times.
11. Now go home! I said I would pay you well, but the Lord has made you lose your reward.”
12. Balaam said to Balak, “When you sent messengers to me, I told them,
13. ‘Balak could give me his palace filled with silver and gold, but I still cannot go against the Lord’s commands. I could not do anything, good or bad, on my own, but I must say what the Lord says.’