Numbers 22:38

New International Reader's Version

“Well, I’ve come to you now,” Balaam replied. “But I can’t say whatever I please. I can only speak the words God puts in my mouth.”

Cross References

1 Kings 22:14

But Micaiah said, “You can be sure that the Lord lives. And here is something you can be just as sure of. I can only tell the king what the Lord tells me to say.”

1 Kings 22:16

The king said to him, “I’ve made you promise to tell the truth many times before. So don’t tell me anything but the truth in the name of the Lord.”

2 Chronicles 18:13

But Micaiah said, “You can be sure that the Lord lives. And you can be just as sure that I can only tell the king what my God says.”

Psalm 33:10

The Lord blocks the sinful plans of the nations. He keeps them from doing what they want to do.

Psalm 76:10

Your anger against sinners brings you praise. Those who live through your anger gather to worship you.

Proverbs 19:21

A person may have many plans in their heart. But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

Isaiah 44:25

“Some prophets are not really prophets at all. I show that their signs are fake. I make those who practice evil magic look foolish. I destroy the learning of those who think they are wise. Their knowledge does not make any sense at all.

Isaiah 46:10

Before something even happens, I announce how it will end. In fact, from times long ago I announced what was still to come. I say, ‘My plan will succeed. I will do anything I want to do.’

Isaiah 47:12

“So keep on casting your magic spells. Keep on practicing your evil magic. You have been doing those things ever since you were a child. Perhaps they will help you. Maybe they will scare your enemies away.

Numbers 22:18

But Balaam gave them his answer. He said, “Balak could give me all the silver and gold in his palace. Even then, I still couldn’t do anything at all that goes beyond what the Lord my God commands.

Numbers 22:37

Balak said to Balaam, “Didn’t I send messengers to you? I wanted you to come quickly. So why didn’t you come? I can make you very rich.”

Numbers 22:39

Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth.

Numbers 22:8

“Spend the night here,” Balaam said to them. “I’ll report back to you with the answer the Lord gives me.” So the Moabite officials stayed with him.

Numbers 23:16

The Lord met with Balaam. He put a message in Balaam’s mouth. The Lord said, “Go back to Balak. Give him my message.”

Numbers 23:26

Balaam answered, “Didn’t I tell you that I must do only what the Lord says?”

Numbers 24:13

I said, ‘Balak could give me all the silver and gold in his palace. Even if I wanted to, I still couldn’t do anything at all that goes beyond what the Lord commands. I must say only what the Lord tells me to say.’