19 God is no mere human!He doesn't tell liesor change his mind.God always keeps his promises.
20 “My command from Godwas to bless these people,and there's nothing I can doto change what he has done.
21 Israel's king is the Lord God.He lives there with themand intends them no harm.
22 With the strength of a wild ox,God led Israel out of Egypt.
23 No magic charms can workagainst them—just look what God has donefor his people.
24 They are like angry lionsready to attack;and they won't restuntil their victimis gobbled up.”
25 Balak shouted, “If you're not going to curse Israel, then at least don't bless them.”