34. Balaam spoke to the angel of the Lord. He said, "I have sinned. I didn't realize you were standing in the road to oppose me. Tell me whether you are pleased with me. If you aren't, I'll go back."
35. The angel of the Lord spoke to Balaam. He said, "Go with the men. But say only what I tell you to say." So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.
36. Balak heard that Balaam was coming. So he went out to meet him. They met at a Moabite town near the Arnon River. The town was on the border of Balak's territory.
37. Balak spoke to Balaam. He said, "Didn't I send messengers to you? I wanted you to come quickly. So why didn't you come? I can make you very rich."
38. "Well, I've come to you now," Balaam replied. "But I can't say just anything. I can only speak the words God puts in my mouth."
39. Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.
40. Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep. He gave some to Balaam. He also gave some to the princes who were with him.