Numbers 22:32-34

32Then the angel of the Lord said to him, “Why have you struck your donkey these three times? Behold, I have come out as an adversary, because your way was 1reckless and contrary to me.

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

34So Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, “2I have sinned, for I did not know that you were standing in the way against me. Now then, if it is displeasing to you, I will turn back.”