7. So the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian, themselves experts in divination, left and went to Balaam, to whom they gave Balak’s message.
8. He said to them, “Stay here overnight, and I will give you whatever answer the Lord gives me.” So the princes of Moab lodged with Balaam.
9. Then God came to Balaam and said: Who are these men with you?
10. Balaam answered God, “Balak, son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me the message:
11. ‘This people that has come out of Egypt has covered up the earth. Now come, lay a curse on them for me; perhaps I may be able to fight them and drive them out.’”
12. But God said to Balaam: Do not go with them and do not curse this people, for they are blessed.