English Bible Presentation Sharing - Numbers Book, chapter 24, verse 22 in Hcsb Version

Numbers 24 : 1 (HCSB)

Since Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not go to seek omens as on previous occasions, but turned toward the wilderness.

Numbers 24 : 2 (HCSB)

When Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the Spirit of God descended on him,

Numbers 24 : 3 (HCSB)

and he proclaimed his poem: The oracle of Balaam son of Beor, the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened,

Numbers 24 : 4 (HCSB)

the oracle of one who hears the sayings of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who falls *into a trance with his eyes uncovered:

Numbers 24 : 5 (HCSB)

How beautiful are your tents, Jacob, your dwellings, Israel.

Numbers 24 : 6 (HCSB)

they stretch out like river valleys, like gardens beside a stream, like aloes the LORD has planted, like cedars beside the water.

Numbers 24 : 7 (HCSB)

Water will flow from his buckets, and his seed will be by abundant water. His king will be greater than Agag, and his kingdom will be exalted.

Numbers 24 : 8 (HCSB)

God brought him out of Egypt; He is like the horns of a wild ox for them. He will feed on enemy nations and gnaw their bones; he will strike *them with his arrows.

Numbers 24 : 9 (HCSB)

He crouches, he lies down like a lion or a lioness-- who dares to rouse him? Those who bless you will be blessed, and those who curse you will be cursed.

Numbers 24 : 10 (HCSB)

Then Balak became furious with Balaam, struck his hands together, and said to him, "I summoned you to put a curse on my enemies, but instead, you have blessed *them these three times .

Numbers 24 : 11 (HCSB)

Now go to your home! I said I would reward you richly, but look, the LORD has denied you a reward."

Numbers 24 : 12 (HCSB)

Balaam answered Balak, "Didn't I previously tell the messengers you sent me:

Numbers 24 : 13 (HCSB)

If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go against the LORD's command, to do *anything good or bad of my own will? I will say whatever the LORD says.

Numbers 24 : 14 (HCSB)

Now I am going back to my people, but first, let me warn you what these people will do to your people in the future."

Numbers 24 : 15 (HCSB)

Then he proclaimed his poem: The oracle of Balaam son of Beor, the oracle of the man whose eyes are opened;

Numbers 24 : 16 (HCSB)

the oracle of one who hears the sayings of God and has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who falls *into a trance with his eyes uncovered:

Numbers 24 : 17 (HCSB)

I see him, but not now; I perceive him, but not near. A star will come from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will smash the forehead of Moab and strike down all the Shethites.

Numbers 24 : 18 (HCSB)

Edom will become a possession; Seir will become a possession of its enemies, but Israel will be triumphant.

Numbers 24 : 19 (HCSB)

One who comes from Jacob will rule; he will destroy the city's survivors.

Numbers 24 : 20 (HCSB)

Then Balaam saw Amalek and proclaimed his poem: Amalek was first among the nations, but his future is destruction.

Numbers 24 : 21 (HCSB)

Next he saw the Kenites and proclaimed his poem: Your dwelling place is enduring; your nest is set in the cliffs.

Numbers 24 : 22 (HCSB)

Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.

Numbers 24 : 23 (HCSB)

Once more he proclaimed his poem: Ah, who can live when God does this?

Numbers 24 : 24 (HCSB)

Ships will come from the coast of Kittim; they will afflict Asshur and Eber, but they too will come to destruction.

Numbers 24 : 25 (HCSB)

Balaam then arose and went back to his homeland, and Balak also went his way.