Num 24:9-11 | ESV | STEP | He crouched , he lay down like a lion and like a lioness ; who will rouse him up ? Blessed are those who bless you, and cursed are those who curse you.

Numbers 24:9-11

9 He crouched, he lay down like a lion
and ^alike a lioness; who will rouse him up?
^bBlessed are those who bless you,
and cursed are those who curse you.”
10 And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he ^cstruck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam, ^d“I called you to curse my enemies, and behold, you have blessed them these three times. 11 Therefore now flee to your own place. I said, ^e‘I will certainly honor you,’ but the Lord has held you back from honor.”