1 Balaam saw God wanted to bless Israel. He did not do tricks. He looked out at the wild land. 2 Balaam looked and saw Israel in groups. Then God's Holy Spirit came on him. ⛺⛺⛺️ 3 Balaam spoke. He said, “I am Balaam, son of Beor.” ️ 4 He said, “I hear God. I see what Strong God shows. I bow down. My eyes are open.” ♂️ 5 He said, “Jacob, your tents look so good! Israel, your homes look nice!” ⛺ 6 “They look like green gardens by a river. They look like big trees by water.” 7 “Your water is full. Your king will be strong. He will be higher than other kings.” ⬆️ 8 “God brought them out of Egypt. God makes them strong like a bull. They will win over enemies.” 9 “Israel is like a lion at rest. Do not poke it. God will bless who blesses you. God will curse who curses you.” ✨ 10 Balak got mad at Balaam. He hit his hands and said, “I called you to curse my enemies, but you blessed them 3 times!” 3️⃣ 11 Balak said, “Go home now! I would pay you, but God kept it back.” ✋ 12 Balaam said, “I told your men I can only say what God says.” ️➡️ 13 “Even if you gave me a big house of gold and silver, I must say only God’s word.” ✨ 14 “I will go to my people. But first, I will tell you what Israel will do to your people later.” ♂️ 15 Balaam spoke again. He said, “I am Balaam, son of Beor. I will say what God gives.” ️ 16 “I hear God. I know God is over all. I see what Strong God shows. I bow down. My eyes are open.” ♂️ 17 “I see a star will come from Jacob. A king will rise from Israel. He will win over Moab. He will beat the ones who fight him.” ⭐ 18 “Edom will be taken. Seir will be taken. Israel will do well.” ➡️ 19 “A leader from Jacob will rule. He will win over towns.” ⚖️️ 20 Balaam saw Amalek. He said, “Amalek was first, but it will end.” ⛰️➡️⬇️ 21 Balaam saw the Kenite. He said, “Your home is strong on the rock.” 22 “But Asshur will take you away.” ♂️➡️ 23 He said, “Oh no! Who can live when God does this?” 24 “Ships will come from Kittim. They will hit Asshur and Eber. But they also will end.” ⚔️ 25 Then Balaam got up and went home. Balak went his way too. ♂️♂️