3. and he uttered this prophecy:“The message of Balaam son of Beor,The words of the man who can see clearly,
4. Who can hear what God is saying.With staring eyes I see in a tranceA vision from Almighty God.
5. The tents of Israel are beautiful,
6. Like long rows of palmsOr gardens beside a river,Like aloes planted by the LordOr cedars beside the water.
7. They will have abundant rainfallAnd plant their seed in well-watered fields.Their king shall be greater than Agag,And his rule shall be extended far and wide.
8. God brought them out of Egypt;He fights for them like a wild ox.They devour their enemies,Crush their bones, smash their arrows.
9. The nation is like a mighty lion;When it is sleeping, no one dares wake it.Whoever blesses Israel will be blessed,And whoever curses Israel will be cursed.”