Then he uttered this oracle: “The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;

Then he uttered this oracle: “The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;

I, the Lord, affirm that I am opposed to those prophets who are using their own tongues to declare, ‘The Lord declares….’

Thus I will strengthen them by my power, and they will walk about in my name,” says the Lord.

These are the final words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised up as the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, Israel’s beloved singer of songs:

“I will rise up against them,” says the Lord who commands armies. “I will blot out all remembrance of Babylon and destroy all her people, including the offspring she produces,” says the Lord.

“Do you really think anyone can hide himself where I cannot see him?” the Lord asks. “Do you not know that I am everywhere?” the Lord asks.

“You there! Flee from the northland!” says the Lord, “for like the four winds of heaven I have scattered you,” says the Lord.

“A protector comes to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their rebellious deeds,” says the Lord.

“Why do you try to refute me? All of you have rebelled against me,” says the Lord.

Do you people think that I am some local deity and not the transcendent God?” the Lord asks.

Indeed, there is hope for your posterity. Your children will return to their own territory. I, the Lord, affirm it!

Moab’s might will be crushed. Its power will be broken. I, the Lord, affirm it!

I will put an end in Moab to those who make offerings at her places of worship. I will put an end to those who sacrifice to other gods. I, the Lord, affirm it!

Terror, pits, and traps are in store for the people who live in Moab. I, the Lord, affirm it!

Babylonia will be plundered. Those who plunder it will take all they want,” says the Lord.

You fear the sword, so the sword I will bring against you,’ declares the sovereign Lord.

You must bear your punishment for your obscene conduct and your abominable practices, declares the Lord.

I myself will feed my sheep and I myself will make them lie down, declares the sovereign Lord.

Each of you will go straight through the gaps in the walls; you will be thrown out toward Harmon.” The Lord is speaking!