Numbers 22:38

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36 Now when Balak heard that Balaam was coming, ^ahe went out to meet him at the city of Moab, ^bwhich is on the border at the Arnon, the boundary of the territory.

37 Then Balak said to Balaam, “Did I not earnestly send to you, calling for you? Why did you not come to me? Am I not able ^ato honor you?”

38 And Balaam said to Balak, “Look, I have come to you! Now, have I any power at all to say anything? ^aThe word that God puts in my mouth, that I must speak.”

39 So Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kirjath Huzoth.

40 Then Balak offered oxen and sheep, and he sent some to Balaam and to the princes who were with him.

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Adam Clarke

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Numbers 22:38

The word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak - Here was a noble resolution, and he was certainly faithful to it: though he wished to please the king, and get wealth and honor, yet he would not displease God to realize even these bright prospects. Many who slander this poor semi-antinomian prophet, have not half his piety.

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