17 So he went back and found Balak still standing by his burnt offering, with the leaders of Moab. Balak asked what the Lord had said,
18 and Balaam uttered this prophecy:“Come, Balak son of Zippor,And listen to what I have to say.
19 God is not like people, who lie;He is not a human who changes his mind.Whatever he promises, he does;He speaks, and it is done.
20 I have been instructed to bless,And when God blesses, I cannot call it back.
21 I foresee that Israel's futureWill bring her no misfortune or trouble.The Lord their God is with them;They proclaim that he is their king.
22 God has brought them out of Egypt;He fights for them like a wild ox.
23 There is no magic charm, no witchcraft,That can be used against the nation of Israel.Now people will say about Israel,‘Look what God has done!’