Numbers 22:32-34

32The angel of the Lord asked him, “Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? Look, I came out to oppose you, because I consider what you are doing to be evil.

33The donkey saw me and turned away from me these three times. If she had not turned away from me, I would have killed you by now and let her live.”

34Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, “I have sinned, for I did not know that you were standing in the path to confront me. And now, if it is evil in your sight, I will go back.”