8. They have the like of a wild ox’s horns:God who brought them out of Egypt.They will devour hostile nations,break their bones, and crush their loins.
9. Crouching, they lie like a lion,or like a lioness; who will arouse them?Blessed are those who bless you,and cursed are those who curse you!
10. In a blaze of anger at Balaam, Balak clapped his hands and said to him, “It was to lay a curse on my foes that I summoned you here; yet three times now you have actually blessed them!
11. Now flee to your home. I promised to reward you richly, but the Lord has withheld the reward from you!”