Numbers 22:1
American King James And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel journeyed, and encamped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan at Jericho.
King James And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho.
World English Bible The children of Israel traveled, and encamped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan at Jericho.
Numbers 22:2
American King James And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
American Standard Version And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
King James And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
World English Bible Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
Numbers 22:3
American King James And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.
American Standard Version And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.
King James And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.
World English Bible Moab was very afraid of the people, because they were many. Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.
Numbers 22:4
American King James And Moab said to the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licks up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.
American Standard Version And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.
King James And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.
World English Bible Moab said to the elders of Midian, “Now this multitude will lick up all that is around us, as the ox licks up the grass of the field.” Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.
Numbers 22:5
American King James He sent messengers therefore to Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me:
American Standard Version And he sent messengers unto Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by the River, to the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me.
King James He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me:
World English Bible He sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by the River, to the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, “Behold, there is a people who came out of Egypt. Behold, they cover the surface of the earth, and they are staying opposite me.
Numbers 22:6
American King James Come now therefore, I pray you, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.
American Standard Version Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land; for I know that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.
King James Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.
World English Bible Please come now therefore, and curse this people for me; for they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall prevail, that we may strike them, and that I may drive them out of the land; for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
Numbers 22:7
American King James And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came to Balaam, and spoke to him the words of Balak.
American Standard Version And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.
King James And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.
World English Bible The elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand. They came to Balaam, and spoke to him the words of Balak.
Numbers 22:8
American King James 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 stayed with Balaam.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as Jehovah shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.
King James And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.
World English Bible He said to them, “Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as Yahweh shall speak to me.” The princes of Moab stayed with Balaam.
Numbers 22:9
American King James And God came to Balaam, and said, What men are these with you?
American Standard Version And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?
King James And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?
World English Bible God came to Balaam, and said, “Who are these men with you?”
Numbers 22:10
American King James And Balaam said to God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent to me, saying,
American Standard Version And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, `saying',
King James And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,
World English Bible Balaam said to God, “Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has said to me,
Numbers 22:11
American King James Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covers the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out.
American Standard Version Behold, the people that is come out of Egypt, it covereth the face of the earth: now, come curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to fight against them, and shall drive them out.
King James Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out.
World English Bible ‘Behold, the people that has come out of Egypt covers the surface of the earth. Now, come curse them for me. Perhaps I shall be able to fight against them, and shall drive them out.’”
Numbers 22:12
American King James And God said to Balaam, You shall not go with them; you shall not curse the people: for they are blessed.
American Standard Version And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people; for they are blessed.
King James And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.
World English Bible God said to Balaam, “You shall not go with them. You shall not curse the people, for they are blessed.”
Numbers 22:13
American King James And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said to the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the LORD refuses to give me leave to go with you.
American Standard Version And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land; for Jehovah refuseth to give me leave to go with you.
King James And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the LORD refuseth to give me leave to go with you.
World English Bible Balaam rose up in the morning, and said to the princes of Balak, “Go to your land; for Yahweh refuses to permit me to go with you.”
Numbers 22:14
American King James And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went to Balak, and said, Balaam refuses to come with us.
American Standard Version And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.
King James And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.
World English Bible The princes of Moab rose up, and they went to Balak, and said, “Balaam refuses to come with us.”
Numbers 22:15
American King James And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honorable than they.
American Standard Version And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honorable than they.
King James And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honorable than they.
World English Bible Balak again sent princes, more, and more honorable than they.
Numbers 22:16
American King James And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus said Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray you, hinder you from coming to me:
American Standard Version And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:
King James And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:
World English Bible They came to Balaam, and said to him, “Balak the son of Zippor says, ‘Please let nothing hinder you from coming to me,
Numbers 22:17
American King James For I will promote you to very great honor, and I will do whatever you say to me: come therefore, I pray you, curse me this people.
American Standard Version for I will promote thee unto very great honor, and whatsoever thou sayest unto me I will do: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.
King James For I will promote thee unto very great honor, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.
World English Bible for I will promote you to very great honor, and whatever you say to me I will do. Please come therefore, and curse this people for me.’”
Numbers 22:18
American King James And Balaam answered and said to the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.
American Standard Version And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of Jehovah my God, to do less or more.
King James And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.
World English Bible Balaam answered the servants of Balak, “If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I can’t go beyond the word of Yahweh my God, to do less or more.
Numbers 22:19
American King James Now therefore, I pray you, tarry you also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say to me more.
American Standard Version Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what Jehovah will speak unto me more.
King James Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more.
World English Bible Now therefore please stay here tonight as well, that I may know what else Yahweh will speak to me.”
Numbers 22:20
American King James And God came to Balaam at night, and said to him, If the men come to call you, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say to you, that shall you do.
American Standard Version And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men are come to call thee, rise up, go with them; but only the word which I speak unto thee, that shalt thou do.
King James And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do.
World English Bible God came to Balaam at night, and said to him, “If the men have come to call you, rise up, go with them; but only the word which I speak to you, that you shall do.”
Numbers 22:21
American King James And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.
American Standard Version And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.
King James And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab.
World English Bible Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and went with the princes of Moab.
Numbers 22:22
American King James And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding on his ass, and his two servants were with him.
American Standard Version And God's anger was kindled because he went; and the angel of Jehovah placed himself in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.
King James And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.
World English Bible God’s anger burned because he went; and Yahweh’s angel placed himself in the way as an adversary against him. Now he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him.
Numbers 22:23
American King James And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.
American Standard Version And the ass saw the angel of Jehovah standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand; and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.
King James And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.
World English Bible The donkey saw Yahweh’s angel standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand; and the donkey turned out of the path, and went into the field. Balaam struck the donkey, to turn her into the path.
Numbers 22:24
American King James But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
American Standard Version Then the angel of Jehovah stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
King James But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
World English Bible Then Yahweh’s angel stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
Numbers 22:25
American King James And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself to the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and he smote her again.
American Standard Version And the ass saw the angel of Jehovah, and she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and he smote her again.
King James And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and he smote her again.
World English Bible The donkey saw Yahweh’s angel, and she thrust herself to the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall. He struck her again.
Numbers 22:26
American King James And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
American Standard Version And the angel of Jehovah went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
King James And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
World English Bible Yahweh’s angel went further, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
Numbers 22:27
American King James And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.
American Standard Version And the ass saw the angel of Jehovah, and she lay down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with his staff.
King James And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.
World English Bible The donkey saw Yahweh’s angel, and she lay down under Balaam. Balaam’s anger burned, and he struck the donkey with his staff.
Numbers 22:28
American King James And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to you, that you have smitten me these three times?
American Standard Version And Jehovah opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?
King James And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?
World English Bible Yahweh opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?”
Numbers 22:29
American King James And Balaam said to the ass, Because you have mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill you.
American Standard Version And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me, I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I had killed thee.
King James And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.
World English Bible Balaam said to the donkey, “Because you have mocked me, I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would have killed you.”
Numbers 22:30
American King James And the ass said to Balaam, Am not I your ass, on which you have ridden ever since I was your to this day? was I ever wont to do so to you? And he said, No.
American Standard Version And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden all thy life long unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? and he said, Nay.
King James And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay.
World English Bible The donkey said to Balaam, “Am I not your donkey, on which you have ridden all your life long until today? Was I ever in the habit of doing so to you?” He said, “No.”
Numbers 22:31
American King James Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.
American Standard Version Then Jehovah opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of Jehovah standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand; and he bowed his head, and fell on his face.
King James Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.
World English Bible Then Yahweh opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw Yahweh’s angel standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand; and he bowed his head, and fell on his face.
Numbers 22:32
American King James And the angel of the LORD said to him, Why have you smitten your ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand you, because your way is perverse before me:
American Standard Version And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I am come forth for an adversary, because thy way is perverse before me:
King James And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me:
World English Bible Yahweh’s angel said to him, “Why have you struck your donkey these three times? Behold, I have come out as an adversary, because your way is perverse before me.
Numbers 22:33
American King James And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain you, and saved her alive.
American Standard Version and the ass saw me, and turned aside before me these three times: unless she had turned aside from me, surely now I had even slain thee, and saved her alive.
King James And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.
World English Bible The donkey saw me, and turned away before me these three times. Unless she had turned away from me, surely now I would have killed you, and saved her alive.”
Numbers 22:34
American King James And Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that you stood in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease you, I will get me back again.
American Standard Version And Balaam said unto the angel of Jehovah, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.
King James And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.
World English Bible Balaam said to Yahweh’s angel, “I have sinned; for I didn’t know that you stood in the way against me. Now therefore, if it displeases you, I will go back again.”
Numbers 22:35
American King James And the angel of the LORD said to Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak to you, that you shall speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.
American Standard Version And the angel of Jehovah said unto Balaam, Go with the men; but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.
King James And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.
World English Bible Yahweh’s angel said to Balaam, “Go with the men; but you shall only speak the word that I shall speak to you.” So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.
Numbers 22:36
American King James And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him to a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast.
American Standard Version And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border.
King James And when Balak heard that Balaam was come, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moab, which is in the border of Arnon, which is in the utmost coast.
World English Bible When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border.
Numbers 22:37
American King James And Balak said to Balaam, Did I not earnestly send to you to call you? why came you not to me? am I not able indeed to promote you to honor?
American Standard Version And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honor?
King James And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honor?
World English Bible Balak said to Balaam, “Didn’t I earnestly send for you to summon you? Why didn’t you come to me? Am I not able indeed to promote you to honor?”
Numbers 22:38
American King James And Balaam said to Balak, See, I am come to you: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God puts in my mouth, that shall I speak.
American Standard Version And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to speak anything? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.
King James And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.
World English Bible Balaam said to Balak, “Behold, I have come to you. Have I now any power at all to speak anything? I will speak the word that God puts in my mouth.”
Numbers 22:39
American King James And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kirjathhuzoth.
American Standard Version And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kiriath-huzoth.
King James And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjathhuzoth.
World English Bible Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath Huzoth.
Numbers 22:40
American King James And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him.
American Standard Version And Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him.
King James And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him.
World English Bible Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes who were with him.
Numbers 22:41
American King James And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that there he might see the utmost part of the people.
American Standard Version And it came to pass in the morning, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal; and he saw from thence the utmost part of the people.
King James And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people.
World English Bible In the morning, Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal; and he saw from there part of the people.