6. Like palm groves that stretch afar,like gardens beside a river, like aloes that the Lord has planted,like cedar trees beside the waters.
7. Water shall flow from his buckets,and his seed shall be in many waters;his king shall be higher than Agag,and his kingdom shall be exalted.
8. God brings him out of Egyptand is for him like the horns of the wild ox;he shall eat up the nations, his adversaries,and shall break their bones in piecesand pierce them through with his arrows.
9. He crouched, he lay down like a lionand like a lioness; who will rouse him up? Blessed are those who bless you,and cursed are those who curse you.”
10. And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times.
11. Therefore now flee to your own place. I said, ‘I will certainly honor you,’ but the Lord has held you back from honor.”
12. And Balaam said to Balak, “Did I not tell your messengers whom you sent to me,