24. The nation of Israel is like a mighty lion:It doesn't rest until it has torn and devoured,Until it has drunk the blood of those it has killed.”
25. Then Balak said to Balaam, “You refuse to curse the people of Israel, but at least don't bless them!”
26. Balaam answered, “Didn't I tell you that I had to do everything that the Lord told me?”
27. Balak said, “Come with me, and I will take you to another place. Perhaps God will be willing to let you curse them for me from there.”
28. So he took Balaam to the top of Mount Peor overlooking the desert.