Numbers 22:27

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When the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she lay down under Balaam; and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he struck the ass with his staff.

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A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.

Then the angel of the Lord went ahead, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right or to the left.

Know this, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,