Numbers 24:12

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Balaam made answer to Balac: Did I not say to thy messengers, whom thou sentest to me:

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Balaam answered: If Balac would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot alter the word of the Lord my God, to speak either more or less.

He answered him: Lo, here I am: shall I have power to speak any other thing but that which God shall put in my mouth?

Return to thy place. I had determined indeed greatly to honour thee: but the Lord hath deprived thee of the honour designed for thee.