Numbers 24
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Numbers 24:1-5

1When Balaam realized that it was pleasing in the eyes of Adonai to bless Israel, he did not resort to sorceries as at the other times, but turned his face toward the wilderness.

2Lifting up his eyes, Balaam saw Israel dwelling by tribes. The Ruach Elohim came over him.

3He uttered his oracle and said: “This is the oracle of Balaam son of Beor, and the oracle of a strong man whose eye has been opened,

4the oracle of one hearing God’s speech, one seeing Shaddai’s vision, one fallen down, yet with open eyes:

5How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, and your dwellings, O Israel!

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