Numbers 22:38

Good News Translation

Balaam answered, “I came, didn't I? But now, what power do I have? I can say only what God tells me to say.”

Cross References

1 Kings 22:14

But Micaiah answered, “By the living Lord I promise that I will say what he tells me to!”

1 Kings 22:16

But Ahab replied, “When you speak to me in the name of the Lord, tell the truth! How many times do I have to tell you that?”

2 Chronicles 18:13

But Micaiah answered, “By the living Lord I will say what my God tells me to!”

Psalm 33:10

The Lord frustrates the purposes of the nations; he keeps them from carrying out their plans.

Psalm 76:10

Human anger only results in more praise for you; those who survive the wars will keep your festivals.

Proverbs 19:21

People may plan all kinds of things, but the Lord's will is going to be 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.

Isaiah 46:10

From the beginning I predicted the outcome; long ago I foretold what would happen. I said that my plans would never fail, that I would do everything I intended to do.

Isaiah 47:12

Keep all your magic spells and charms; you have used them since you were young. Perhaps they will be of some help to you; perhaps you can frighten your enemies.

Numbers 22:18

But Balaam answered, “Even if Balak gave me all the silver and gold in his palace, I could not disobey the command of the Lord my God in even the smallest matter.

Numbers 22:37

Balak said to him, “Why didn't you come when I sent for you the first time? Did you think I wasn't able to reward you enough?”

Numbers 22:39

So Balaam went with Balak to the town of Huzoth,

Numbers 22:8

Balaam said to them, “Spend the night here, and tomorrow I will report to you whatever the Lord tells me.” So the Moabite leaders stayed with Balaam.

Numbers 23:16

The Lord met Balaam, told him what to say, and sent him back to Balak to give him his message.

Numbers 23:26

Balaam answered, “Didn't I tell you that I had to do everything that the Lord told me?”

Numbers 24:13

even if you gave me all the silver and gold in your palace, I could not disobey the command of the Lord by doing anything of myself. I will say only what the Lord tells me to say.”