1 Balaam saw that the Lord wanted to bless Israel. So Balaam did not try to use any magic. He looked toward the desert.
2 Balaam saw the Israelites camped in their tribes. Then the Spirit of God entered him.
3 And Balaam gave this message:“This is the message of Balaam son of Beor.This is the message of a man who sees clearly.
4 This is the message of a man who heard the words of God.I see a vision from the All-Powerful One.My eyes are open as I fall before him.
5 Your tents are beautiful, people of Jacob!So are your homes, Israel!
6 Your tents spread out like valleys.They are like gardens beside a river.They are like spices planted by the Lord.They are like cedar trees growing by the water.
7 Israel’s water buckets will always be full.Their crops will have plenty of water.Their king will be greater than Agag.Their kingdom will be very great.