Numbers 24:12-25

International Standard Version

“The declaration by Beor’s son Balaam,
    a declaration by the strong, blind man.
¹⁶ A declaration from one who hears what God has to say,
    who knows what the Most High knows,
who saw the vision that the Almighty revealed,
    who keeps stumbling with open eyes.

¹⁷ I can see him,
    but not right now.
I observe him,
    but from a distance.^[c]

A star streams forth from Jacob;
    a scepter arises from Israel.
He will crush Moab’s forehead,
    along with all of Seth’s descendants.
¹⁸ Edom will be a conquered nation
    and Seir will be Israel’s^[d] defeated foe,
        while Israel performs valiantly.
¹⁹ He will rule over Jacob,
    annihilating those who survive in the city.”

“Even though Amalek is an international leader,
    his future is permanent destruction.”

“Your dwelling places are stable,
    because your nest is carved in solid rock.
²² Nevertheless, Kain will be incinerated.
    How long will it take until Asshur^[g] takes you hostage?”

“Ah, who can live,
    unless God makes it happen?
²⁴ Ships under control of Kittim will devastate Asshur and Eber,
    until they are permanently destroyed.”