8 Away from Egypt, God has led him, whose strength is like the rhinoceros. They shall devour the nations that are his enemies, and break their bones, and pierce them with arrows.
9 Lying down, he has slept like a lion, and like a lioness, whom no one would dare to awaken. He who blesses you, shall himself also be blessed. He who curses you, shall be considered cursed.'
10 And Balak, being angry against Balaam, clapped his hands together and said: 'I called you to curse my enemies, and, to the contrary, you have blessed them three times.
11 Return to your place. I had decided, indeed, to honor you greatly, but the Lord has deprived you of the designated honor.'
12 Balaam responded to Balak: 'Did I not say to your messengers, whom you sent to me:
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