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.