8. And he said to them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak to me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.
9. And God came to Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?
10. And Balaam said to God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent to me, saying,
11. Behold, there has a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse them for me: it may be I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out.
12. And God said to Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.
13. And Balaam rose in the morning, and said to the princes of Balak, Depart into your land: for the LORD refuseth to give me leave to go with you.