Numbers 22:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But God replied, “Don't go with Balak's messengers. I have blessed those people who have come from Egypt, so don't curse them.”

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

I will bless you and make your descendants into a great nation. You will become famous and be a blessing to others.

2 Chronicles 31:10

The high priest at the time was Azariah, a descendant of Zadok, and he replied, “Ever since the people have been bringing us their offerings, we have had more than enough food and supplies. The LORD has certainly blessed his people. Look at how much is left over!”

Psalm 144:15

Our LORD and our God, you give these blessings to all who worship you.

Psalm 146:5

The LORD God of Jacob blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him.

Isaiah 61:9

Your descendants will be known in every nation. All who see them will realize that they have been blessed, by me, the LORD.

Micah 6:5

Don't forget the evil plans of King Balak of Moab or what Balaam son of Beor said to him. Remember how I, the LORD, saved you many times on your way from Acacia to Gilgal.

Numbers 22:11

to ask me to go to Moab and place a curse on the people who have come there from Egypt. They have settled everywhere around him, and he wants to drive them out.”

Numbers 22:13

The next morning, Balaam said to Balak's officials, “Go back home. The LORD says I cannot go with you.”

Numbers 22:6

They are too powerful for us to defeat, so would you come and place a curse on them? Perhaps then we can drive them out. I know that anyone you bless will be successful, but anyone you curse will fail.

Numbers 23:23

No magic charms can work against them— just look what God has done for his people.

Numbers 23:3

Then Balaam said, “Wait here beside your offerings, and I'll go somewhere to be alone. Perhaps the LORD will appear to me. If he does, I will tell you everything he says.” And he left.

Numbers 23:8

But I can't go against God! He did not curse or condemn Israel.

Numbers 24:9

Like a lion you lie down, resting after an attack. Who would dare disturb you? “Anyone who blesses you will be blessed; anyone who curses you will be cursed.”

Matthew 27:19

While Pilate was judging the case, his wife sent him a message. It said, “Don't have anything to do with that innocent man. I have had nightmares because of him.”

Romans 11:29

God doesn't take back the gifts he has given or forget about the people he has chosen.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the spiritual blessings that Christ has brought us from heaven!

Deuteronomy 2:7

The LORD has helped us and taken care of us during the past forty years that we have been in this huge desert. We've had everything we needed, and the LORD has blessed us and made us successful in whatever we have done.

Deuteronomy 23:5

But the LORD your God loves you, so he refused to listen to Balaam and turned Balaam's curse into a blessing.

Deuteronomy 28:6

The LORD will make you successful in your daily work.

Deuteronomy 33:29

The LORD has rescued you and given you more blessings than any other nation. He protects you like a shield and is your majestic sword. Your enemies will bow in fear, and you will trample on their backs.

Deuteronomy 7:14

God will bless you more than any other nation—your families will grow and your livestock increase.