So Balaamarosein the morningand saidto Balak'sleaders,"Gobackto your land,for the LORDhas refusedto letme gowith you."
Godsaidto Balaam,"Do not gowith them; you shall not cursethe people,for they are blessed."
The leadersof Moabaroseand wentto Balakand said,"Balaamrefusedto comewith us."
"Nevertheless, the LORDyour Godwas not willingto listento Balaam,but the LORDyour Godturnedthe curseinto a blessingfor you becausethe LORDyour Godlovesyou.
