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God is not man, one given to lies, and not a son of man changing his mind. Does he speak and not do what he says? Does he promise and not come through
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Balaam returned and found him stationed beside his Whole-Burnt-Offering and the nobles of Moab with him. Balak said to him, "What did God say?"
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Then Balaam spoke his message-oracle: On your feet, Balak. Listen, listen carefully son of Zippor:
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God is not man, one given to lies, and not a son of man changing his mind. Does he speak and not do what he says? Does he promise and not come through
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I was brought here to bless; and now he's blessed - how can I change that?
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He has no bone to pick with Jacob, he sees nothing wrong with Israel. God is with them, and they're with him, shouting praises to their King
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.