4. the message of one who hears the words of God,who sees a vision from the Almighty,who bows down with eyes wide open:
5. How beautiful are your tents, O Jacob;how lovely are your homes, O Israel!
6. They spread before me like palm groves,like gardens by the riverside.They are like tall trees planted by the lord,like cedars beside the waters.
7. Water will flow from their buckets;their offspring have all they need.Their king will be greater than Agag;their kingdom will be exalted.
8. God brought them out of Egypt;for them he is as strong as a wild ox.He devours all the nations that oppose him,breaking their bones in pieces,shooting them with arrows.
9. Like a lion, Israel crouches and lies down;like a lioness, who dares to arouse her?Blessed is everyone who blesses you, O Israel,and cursed is everyone who curses you.”
10. King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, “I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times.