7And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spoke unto him the words of Balak.
8And he said unto them: 'Lodge here this night, and I will bring you back word, as the LORD may speak unto me'; and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.
9And God came unto Balaam, and said: 'What men are these with thee?'
10And Balaam said unto God: 'Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me saying:
11Behold the people that is come out of Egypt, it covereth the face of the earth; now, come curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to fight against them, and shall drive them out.'
12And God said unto Balaam: 'Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people; for they are blessed.'