World English Bible
Numbers 24:13
“If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I can't go beyond the word of Yahweh, to do either good or bad of my own mind. I will say what Yahweh says'?”
Verse in context — Numbers 24
Therefore now flee you to your place! I thought to promote you to great honor; but, behold, Yahweh has kept you back from honor.
Balaam said to Balak, "Didn't I also tell your messengers who you sent to me, saying,
If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I can't go beyond the word of Yahweh, to do either good or bad of my own mind. I will say what Yahweh says'?
Now, behold, I go to my people: come, [and] I will inform you what this people shall do to your people in the latter days.
He took up his parable, and said, "Balaam the son of Beor says, the man whose eye was closed says;
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Israel’s wilderness journey, marked by rebellion, discipline, and God’s faithfulness.
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