21. He has found no wrong in the people of Jacob.He saw no fault in Israel.The Lord their God is with them.They praise their King.
22. God brought them out of Egypt.They are as strong as a wild ox.
23. No tricks will work on the people of Jacob.No magic works against Israel.People now say this about them,‘Look what God has done!’
24. The people are strong like a lioness.They get up like a lion.Lions don’t rest until they have eaten.They drink their enemies’ blood.”
25. Then Balak said to Balaam, “You haven’t cursed these people. So at least don’t bless them!”
26. Balaam answered Balak, “I told you before. I can only do what the Lord tells me.”
27. Then Balak said to Balaam, “Come, I will take you to another place. Maybe God will be pleased. He may let you curse them from there.”
28. So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor. This mountain looks over the desert.
29. Balaam told Balak, “Build me seven altars here. Then prepare for me seven bulls and seven male sheep.”
30. Balak did what Balaam asked. He offered a bull and a male sheep on each altar.