1. Balaam saw that the Lord wanted to bless Israel, so he did not try to change that by using any kind of magic. But Balaam turned and looked toward the desert.
2. He looked out across the desert and saw all the Israelites. They were camped with the tribes in their different areas. Then the Spirit of God came on him,
3. and he gave this message: “This message is from Balaam son of Beor. I am speaking about things I see clearly.
4. These are the words I heard from God. I saw what God All-Powerful showed me. I humbly tell what I clearly see.
5. “People of Jacob, your tents are beautiful! Israelites, your homes are beautiful!