23. And the ass saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way with his sword drawn in his hand; and the ass turned aside out of the way and went into the field. Then Balaam smote the ass to turn her into the way.
24. But the angel of the Lord stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side and a wall on that side.
25. And when the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she thrust herself unto the wall and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall; and he smote her again.
26. And the angel of the Lord went further and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
27. And when the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she fell down under Balaam; and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.