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Balaam’s Second Prophecy

18 In response, Balaam uttered this prophetic statement:

“Stand up, Balak, and pay attention!
    Listen to me, you son of Zippor!
19 God is not a human male—
    he doesn’t lie,
nor is he a human being—
    he never vacillates.
Once he speaks up,
    he’s going to act, isn’t he?
Once he makes a promise,
    he’ll fulfill it, won’t he?

20 Look! I’ve received a blessing,
    and so I will bless.
        I won’t withdraw it.

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