9. He crouches like a lion or a lioness— who would rouse him? He who blesses you will be blessed, and he who curses you will be cursed.”
10. Then Balak became furious at Balaam, and struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, “I summoned you to curse my enemies, but look, you have blessed them these three times!
11. Now, go home! I said I would reward you, but see, Adonai has kept you from reward!”
12. Balaam answered Balak, “Didn’t I indeed tell your messengers whom you sent to me saying:
13. ‘If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond the mouth of Adonai, to do good or bad from my own heart? Whatever Adonai may speak, I will speak!’
14. Now, behold, I am going back to my people. Come, let me counsel you what these people will do to your people in the latter days.