¹⁰ Then Balak’s anger burned against Balaam, and he struck his ^[a]hands together; and Balak said to Balaam, “I called you to curse my enemies, but behold, you have persisted in blessing them these three times!

¹¹ Therefore, ^[a]flee to your place now. I said I would honor you greatly, but behold, the Lord has held you back from honor.”