Numbers 23:8

Good News Translation (US Version)

How can I curse what God has not cursed, Or speak of doom when the Lord has not?

Cross References

Numbers 23:23

There is no magic charm, no witchcraft, That can be used against the nation of Israel. Now people will say about Israel, ‘Look what God has done!’

Isaiah 44:25

I make fools of fortunetellers and frustrate the predictions of astrologers. The words of the wise I refute and show that their wisdom is foolishness.

Numbers 23:20

I have been instructed to bless, And when God blesses, I cannot call it back.

Numbers 22:12

God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them, and do not put a curse on the people of Israel, because they have my blessing.”

Numbers 22:6

They outnumber us, so please come and put a curse on them for me. Then perhaps we will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. I know that when you pronounce a blessing, people are blessed, and when you pronounce a curse, they are placed under a curse.”

Numbers 23:7

Balaam uttered this prophecy: “Balak king of Moab has brought me From Syria, from the eastern mountains. ‘Come speak for me,’ he said. ‘Put a curse on the people of Israel.’

Proverbs 26:2

Curses cannot hurt you unless you deserve them. They are like birds that fly by and never light.