Numbers 22:32-34

New International Version

³² The angel of the Lord asked him, “Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? I have come here to oppose you because your path is a reckless one before me.^{[a] 33} The donkey saw me and turned away from me these three times. If it had not turned away, I would certainly have killed you by now,^(A) but I would have spared it.”

³⁴ Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, “I have sinned.^(B) I did not realize you were standing in the road to oppose me. Now if you are displeased, I will go back.”