Numbers 23:12

But Balaam replied, “Don't you think I should say precisely what the Lord tells me?”

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In The King James Version

And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth?

In Context

11Then Balak complained to Balaam, “What on earth have you done to me? I brought you here to curse my enemies, and now look! All you have done is bless them!”

13Then Balak said to him, “Please come with me to another place where you can see them. But you'll only see a part of their camp—you won't see all of them. You can curse them for me from there.”

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Cross References

Numbers 22:20God came to Balaam during the night and told him, “Since these men have come for you, get up and go with them. But only do what I tell you.”

Numbers 23:3Balaam said to Balak, “Wait here beside your burnt offering while I go and see if perhaps the Lord will come and meet with me. Whatever he reveals to me, I'll share with you.” Then Balaam left to climb up a rocky crag.

Numbers 23:26But Balaam replied, “Didn't I explain to you that I have to do whatever the Lord tells me?”

Proverbs 26:25When people talk nicely to you, don't believe them—their minds are full of hate for you.

Titus 1:16They claim to know God, but they prove this is false by what they do. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Matthew Henry on Numbers 23:2-13

Balaam Constrained to Bless Israel; The Blessing Pronounced on Israel. ( b. c. 1452.) 1 And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams. 2 And Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a ram. 3 And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the Lord will come to meet me: and whatsoever he showeth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place. 4 And God met Balaam: and he… Read the whole commentary →

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