Then the angel of the Lord moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn, either to the right or to the left.
Therefore I will block her path with thornbushes; I will wall her in so that she cannot find her way.
Lord, your hand is lifted high, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your people and be put to shame; let the fire reserved for your enemies consume them.
When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, it pressed close to the wall, crushing Balaam’s foot against it. So he beat the donkey again.
When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, it lay down under Balaam, and he was angry and beat it with his staff.