So now, go back where you came from! I said that I would greatly honor you; but now the Lord has stood in the way of your honor.”

For I will honor you greatly, and whatever you tell me I will do. So come, put a curse on this nation for me.’”

Balak again sent princes, more numerous and more distinguished than the first.

Balak said to Balaam, “Did I not send again and again to you to summon you? Why did you not come to me? Am I not able to honor you?”