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!
6. You are like rows of palm trees planted by the streams. You are like gardens growing by the rivers. You are like sweet-smelling bushes planted by the Lord. You are like cedar trees growing by the water.
7. You will always have enough water, enough water for your seeds to grow. Your king will be greater than King Agag. Your kingdom will be very great.