But Balaam answered, "Even if Balak gave me all the silver and gold in his palace, I could not disobey the command of the LORD my God in even the smallest matter.

The LORD frustrates the purposes of the nations; he keeps them from carrying out their plans.

Human anger only results in more praise for you; those who survive the wars will keep your festivals.

People may plan all kinds of things, but the LORD's will is going to be done.

I make fools of fortunetellers and frustrate the predictions of astrologers. The words of the wise I refute and show that their wisdom is foolishness.

From the beginning I predicted the outcome; long ago I foretold what would happen. I said that my plans would never fail, that I would do everything I intended to do.

Keep all your magic spells and charms; you have used them since you were young. Perhaps they will be of some help to you; perhaps you can frighten your enemies.

The LORD met Balaam, told him what to say, and sent him back to Balak to give him his message.

Balaam answered, "Didn't I tell you that I had to do everything that the LORD told me?"

even if you gave me all the silver and gold in your palace, I could not disobey the command of the LORD by doing anything of myself. I will say only what the LORD tells me to say."

But Micaiah answered, "By the living LORD I promise that I will say what he tells me to!"

But Micaiah answered, "By the living LORD I will say what my God tells me to!"