and if the she-ass had not bowed away from the way, and given place to the against-stander, I had slain thee, and the ass should have lived.
that it was evil, were dead, and smitten in the sight of the Lord.
To whom the angel said, Why hast thou thrice beaten thine she-ass? I came to be adversary to thee, for thy way is wayward, and contrary to me;
Balaam said, I have sinned, not witting that thou stoodest against me; and now, if it displeaseth thee that I go, I shall turn again.