Num.21.4

They set out from Mount Hor along the Red Sea Road, a detour around the land of Edom. The people became irritable and cross as they traveled.

Num.21.4

They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way;

Num.21.4

Then they journeyed from Mount Hor by the Way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the soul of the people became very discouraged on the way.

Num.21.4

Then the people of Israel set out from Mount Hor, taking the road to the Red Sea to go around the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient along the way,

Num.21.5

They spoke out against God and Moses: "Why did you drag us out of Egypt to die in this godforsaken country? No decent food; no water--we can't stomach this stuff any longer."

Num.21.5

they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!"

Num.21.5

And the people spoke against God and against Moses: "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread."

Num.21.5

and they began to murmur against God and Moses. "Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die here in the wilderness?" they complained. "There is nothing to eat here and nothing to drink. And we hate this wretched manna!"

Num.21.6

So GOD sent poisonous snakes among the people; they bit them and many in Israel died.

Num.21.6

Then the LORD sent venomous snakes among them; they bit the people and many Israelites died.

Num.21.6

So the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many of the people of Israel died.

Num.21.6

So the LORD sent poisonous snakes among them, and many of them were bitten and died.

Num.21.7

The people came to Moses and said, "We sinned when we spoke out against GOD and you. Pray to GOD; ask him to take these snakes from us." Moses prayed for the people.

Num.21.7

The people came to Moses and said, "We sinned when we spoke against the LORD and against you. Pray that the LORD will take the snakes away from us." So Moses prayed for the people.

Num.21.7

Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, "We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you; pray to the LORD that He take away the serpents from us." So Moses prayed for the people.

Num.21.7

Then the people came to Moses and cried out, "We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Pray that the LORD will take away the snakes." So Moses prayed for the people.

Num.21.8

GOD said to Moses, "Make a snake and put it on a flagpole: Whoever is bitten and looks at it will live."

Num.21.8

The LORD said to Moses, "Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live."

Num.21.8

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live."

Num.21.8

Then the LORD told him, "Make a replica of a poisonous snake and attach it to the top of a pole. Those who are bitten will live if they simply look at it!"

Num.21.9

So Moses made a snake of fiery copper and put it on top of a flagpole. Anyone bitten by a snake who then looked at the copper snake lived.

Num.21.9

So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, he lived.

Num.21.9

So Moses made a bronze serpent, and put it on a pole; and so it was, if a serpent had bitten anyone, when he looked at the bronze serpent, he lived.

Num.21.9

So Moses made a snake out of bronze and attached it to the top of a pole. Whenever those who were bitten looked at the bronze snake, they recovered!

Num.21.10

The People of Israel set out and camped at Oboth.

Num.21.10

The Israelites moved on and camped at Oboth.

Num.21.10

Now the children of Israel moved on and camped in Oboth.

Num.21.10

The Israelites traveled next to Oboth and camped there.

Num.21.11

They left Oboth and camped at Iye Abarim in the wilderness that faces Moab on the east.

Num.21.11

Then they set out from Oboth and camped in Iye Abarim, in the desert that faces Moab toward the sunrise.

Num.21.11

And they journeyed from Oboth and camped at Ije Abarim, in the wilderness which is east of Moab, toward the sunrise.

Num.21.11

Then they went on to Iye-abarim, in the wilderness on the eastern border of Moab.

Num.21.12

They went from there and pitched camp in the Zered Valley.

Num.21.12

From there they moved on and camped in the Zered Valley.

Num.21.12

From there they moved and camped in the Valley of Zered.

Num.21.12

From there they traveled to the valley of Zered Brook and set up camp.

Num.21.13

Their next camp was alongside the Arnon River, which marks the border between Amorite country and Moab.

Num.21.13

They set out from there and camped alongside the Arnon, which is in the desert extending into Amorite territory. The Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.

Num.21.13

From there they moved and camped on the other side of the Arnon, which is in the wilderness that extends from the border of the Amorites; for the Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.

Num.21.13

Then they moved to the far side of the Arnon River, in the wilderness adjacent to the territory of the Amorites. The Arnon is the boundary line between the Moabites and the Amorites.

Num.21.14

The Book of the Wars of GOD refers to this place: Waheb in Suphah, the canyons of Arnon;

Num.21.14

That is why the Book of the Wars of the LORD says: "...Waheb in Suphah and the ravines, the Arnon

Num.21.14

Therefore it is said in the Book of the Wars of the LORD: "Waheb in Suphah, The brooks of the Arnon,

Num.21.14

For this reason The Book of the Wars of the LORD speaks of "the town of Waheb in the area of Suphah, and the ravines; and the Arnon River

Num.21.15

Along the canyon ravines that lead to the village Ar And lean hard against the border of Moab.

Num.21.15

and the slopes of the ravines that lead to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab."

Num.21.15

And the slope of the brooks That reaches to the dwelling of Ar, And lies on the border of Moab."

Num.21.15

and its ravines, which extend as far as the settlement of Ar on the border of Moab."

Num.21.16

They went on to Beer (The Well), where GOD said to Moses, "Gather the people; I'll give them water."

Num.21.16

From there they continued on to Beer, the well where the LORD said to Moses, "Gather the people together and I will give them water."

Num.21.16

From there they went to Beer, which is the well where the LORD said to Moses, "Gather the people together, and I will give them water."

Num.21.16

From there the Israelites traveled to Beer, which is the well where the LORD said to Moses, "Assemble the people, and I will give them water."

Num.21.17

That's where Israel sang this song: Erupt, Well! Sing the Song of the Well,

Num.21.17

Then Israel sang this song: "Spring up, O well! Sing about it,

Num.21.17

Then Israel sang this song: "Spring up, O well! All of you sing to it--

Num.21.17

There the Israelites sang this song: "Spring up, O well! Yes, sing about it!

Num.21.18

the well sunk by princes, Dug out by the peoples' leaders digging with their scepters and staffs. From the wilderness their route went from Mattanah

Num.21.18

about the well that the princes dug, that the nobles of the people sank- the nobles with scepters and staffs." Then they went from the desert to Mattanah,

Num.21.18

The well the leaders sank, Dug by the nation's nobles, By the lawgiver, with their staves." And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah,

Num.21.18

Sing of this well, which princes dug, which great leaders hollowed out with their scepters and staffs." Then the Israelites left the wilderness and proceeded on through Mattanah,

Num.21.19

to Nahaliel to Bamoth (The Heights)

Num.21.19

from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Num.21.19

from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Num.21.19

Nahaliel, and Bamoth.

Num.21.20

to the valley that opens into the fields of Moab from where Pisgah (The Summit) rises and overlooks Jeshimon (Wasteland).

Num.21.20

and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland.

Num.21.20

and from Bamoth, in the valley that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah which looks down on the wasteland.

Num.21.20

Then they went to the valley in Moab where Pisgah Peak overlooks the wasteland.

Num.21.21

Israel sent emissaries to Sihon, king of the Amorites, saying,

Num.21.21

Israel sent messengers to say to Sihon king of the Amorites:

Num.21.21

Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,

Num.21.21

The Israelites now sent ambassadors to King Sihon of the Amorites with this message:

Num.21.22

"Let us cross your land. We won't trespass into your fields or drink water in your vineyards. We'll keep to the main road, the King's Road, until we're through your land."

Num.21.22

"Let us pass through your country. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will travel along the king's highway until we have passed through your territory."

Num.21.22

"Let me pass through your land. We will not turn aside into fields or vineyards; we will not drink water from wells. We will go by the King's Highway until we have passed through your territory."

Num.21.22

"Let us travel through your land. We will stay on the king's road until we have crossed your territory. We will not trample your fields or touch your vineyards or drink your well water."

Num.21.23

But Sihon wouldn't let Israel go through. Instead he got his army together and marched into the wilderness to fight Israel. At Jahaz he attacked Israel.

Num.21.23

But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. He mustered his entire army and marched out into the desert against Israel. When he reached Jahaz, he fought with Israel.

Num.21.23

But Sihon would not allow Israel to pass through his territory. So Sihon gathered all his people together and went out against Israel in the wilderness, and he came to Jahaz and fought against Israel.

Num.21.23

But King Sihon refused to let them cross his land. Instead, he mobilized his entire army and attacked Israel in the wilderness, engaging them in battle at Jahaz.

Num.21.24

But Israel fought hard, beat him soundly, and took possession of his land from the Arnon all the way to the Jabbok right up to the Ammonite border. They stopped there because the Ammonite border was fortified.

Num.21.24

Israel, however, put him to the sword and took over his land from the Arnon to the Jabbok, but only as far as the Ammonites, because their border was fortified.

Num.21.24

Then Israel defeated him with the edge of the sword, and took possession of his land from the Arnon to the Jabbok, as far as the people of Ammon; for the border of the people of Ammon was fortified.

Num.21.24

But the Israelites slaughtered them and occupied their land from the Arnon River to the Jabbok River. They went only as far as the Ammonite border because the boundary of the Ammonites was fortified.

Num.21.25

Israel took and occupied all the Amorite cities, including Heshbon and all its surrounding villages.

Num.21.25

Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its surrounding settlements.

Num.21.25

So Israel took all these cities, and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon and in all its villages.

Num.21.25

So Israel captured all the towns of the Amorites and settled in them, including the city of Heshbon and its surrounding villages.

Num.21.26

Heshbon was the capital city of Sihon king of the Amorites. He had attacked the former king of Moab and captured all his land as far north as the river Arnon.

Num.21.26

Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken from him all his land as far as the Arnon.

Num.21.26

For Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and had taken all his land from his hand as far as the Arnon.

Num.21.26

Heshbon had been the capital of King Sihon of the Amorites. He had conquered a former Moabite king and seized all his land as far as the Arnon River.

Num.21.27

That is why the folk singers sing, Come to Heshbon to rebuild the city, restore Sihon's town.

Num.21.27

That is why the poets say: "Come to Heshbon and let it be rebuilt; let Sihon's city be restored.

Num.21.27

Therefore those who speak in proverbs say: "Come to Heshbon, let it be built; Let the city of Sihon be repaired.

Num.21.27

For this reason the ancient poets wrote this about him: "Come to Heshbon, city of Sihon! May it be restored and rebuilt.

Num.21.28

Fire once poured out of Heshbon, flames from the city of Sihon; Burning up Ar of Moab, the natives of Arnon's heights.

Num.21.28

"Fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the citizens of Arnon's heights.

Num.21.28

"For fire went out from Heshbon, A flame from the city of Sihon; It consumed Ar of Moab, The lords of the heights of the Arnon.

Num.21.28

A fire flamed forth from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It burned the city of Ar in Moab; it destroyed the rulers of the Arnon heights.

Num.21.29

Doom, Moab! The people of Chemosh, done for! Sons turned out as fugitives, daughters abandoned as captives to the king of the Amorites, to Sihon.

Num.21.29

Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He has given up his sons as fugitives and his daughters as captives to Sihon king of the Amorites.

Num.21.29

Woe to you, Moab! You have perished, O people of Chemosh! He has given his sons as fugitives, And his daughters into captivity, To Sihon king of the Amorites.

Num.21.29

Your destruction is certain, O people of Moab! You are finished, O worshipers of Chemosh! Chemosh has left his sons as refugees, and his daughters as captives of Sihon, the Amorite king.

Num.21.30

Oh, but we finished them off: Nothing left of Heshbon as far as Dibon; Devastation as far off as Nophah, scorched earth all the way to Medeba.

Num.21.30

"But we have overthrown them; Heshbon is destroyed all the way to Dibon. We have demolished them as far as Nophah, which extends to Medeba."

Num.21.30

"But we have shot at them; Heshbon has perished as far as Dibon. Then we laid waste as far as Nophah, Which reaches to Medeba."

Num.21.30

We have utterly destroyed them, all the way from Heshbon to Dibon. We have completely wiped them out as far away as Nophah and Medeba. "

Num.21.31

Israel moved in and lived in Amorite country.

Num.21.31

So Israel settled in the land of the Amorites.

Num.21.31

Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.

Num.21.31

So the people of Israel occupied the territory of the Amorites.

Num.21.32

Moses sent men to scout out Jazer. They captured its villages and drove away the Amorites who lived there.

Num.21.32

After Moses had sent spies to Jazer, the Israelites captured its surrounding settlements and drove out the Amorites who were there.

Num.21.32

Then Moses sent to spy out Jazer; and they took its villages and drove out the Amorites who were there.

Num.21.32

After Moses sent men to explore the Jazer area, they captured all the towns in the region and drove out the Amorites who lived there.

Num.21.33

Then they turned north on the road to Bashan. Og king of Bashan marched out with his entire army to meet Moses in battle at Edrei.

Num.21.33

Then they turned and went up along the road toward Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army marched out to meet them in battle at Edrei.

Num.21.33

And they turned and went up by the way to Bashan. So Og king of Bashan went out against them, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.

Num.21.33

Then they turned and marched toward Bashan, but King Og of Bashan and all his people attacked them at Edrei.

Num.21.34

GOD said to Moses, "Don't be afraid of him. I'm making a present of him to you, him and all his people and his land. Treat him the same as Sihon king of the Amorites who ruled in Heshbon."

Num.21.34

The LORD said to Moses, "Do not be afraid of him, for I have handed him over to you, with his whole army and his land. Do to him what you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon."

Num.21.34

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, with all his people and his land; and you shall do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon."

Num.21.34

The LORD said to Moses, "Do not be afraid of him, for I have given you victory over Og and his entire army, giving you all his land. You will do the same to him as you did to King Sihon of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon."

Num.21.35

So they attacked him, his sons, and all the people--there was not a single survivor. Israel took the land.

Num.21.35

So they struck him down, together with his sons and his whole army, leaving them no survivors. And they took possession of his land.

Num.21.35

So they defeated him, his sons, and all his people, until there was no survivor left him; and they took possession of his land.

Num.21.35

And Israel was victorious and killed King Og, his sons, and his subjects; not a single survivor remained. Then Israel occupied their land.

Num.22.1

The People of Israel marched on and camped on the Plains of Moab at Jordan-Jericho.

Num.22.1

Then the Israelites traveled to the plains of Moab and camped along the Jordan across from Jericho.

Num.22.1

Then the children of Israel moved, and camped in the plains of Moab on the side of the Jordan across from Jericho.

Num.22.1

Then the people of Israel traveled to the plains of Moab and camped east of the Jordan River, across from Jericho.

Num.22.2

Balak son of Zippor learned of all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

Num.22.2

Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites,

Num.22.2

Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

Num.22.2

Balak son of Zippor, the Moabite king, knew what the Israelites had done to the Amorites.

Num.22.3

The people of Moab were in a total panic because of Israel. There were so many of them! They were terrorized.

Num.22.3

and Moab was terrified because there were so many people. Indeed, Moab was filled with dread because of the Israelites.

Num.22.3

And Moab was exceedingly afraid of the people because they were many, and Moab was sick with dread because of the children of Israel.

Num.22.3

And when they saw how many Israelites there were, he and his people were terrified.

Num.22.4

Moab spoke to the leaders of Midian: "Look, this mob is going to clean us out--a bunch of crows picking a carcass clean." Balak son of Zippor, who was king of Moab at that time,

Num.22.4

The Moabites said to the elders of Midian, "This horde is going to lick up everything around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field." So Balak son of Zippor, who was king of Moab at that time,

Num.22.4

So Moab said to the elders of Midian, "Now this company will lick up everything around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field." And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.

Num.22.4

The king of Moab said to the leaders of Midian, "This mob will devour everything in sight, like an ox devours grass!" So Balak, king of Moab,

Num.22.5

sent emissaries to get Balaam son of Beor, who lived at Pethor on the banks of the Euphrates River, his homeland. Balak's emissaries said, "Look. A people has come up out of Egypt, and they're all over the place! And they're pressing hard on me.

Num.22.5

sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor, who was at Pethor, near the River, in his native land. Balak said: "A people has come out of Egypt; they cover the face of the land and have settled next to me.

Num.22.5

Then he sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor at Pethor, which is near the River in the land of the sons of his people, to call him, saying: "Look, a people has come from Egypt. See, they cover the face of the earth, and are settling next to me!

Num.22.5

sent messengers to Balaam son of Beor, who was living in his native land of Pethor near the Euphrates River. He sent this message to request that Balaam come to help him: "A vast horde of people has arrived from Egypt. They cover the face of the earth and are threatening me.

Num.22.6

Come and curse them for me--they're too much for me. Maybe then I can beat them; we'll attack and drive them out of the country. You have a reputation: Those you bless stay blessed; those you curse stay cursed."

Num.22.6

Now come and put a curse on these people, because they are too powerful for me. Perhaps then I will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the country. For I know that those you bless are blessed, and those you curse are cursed."

Num.22.6

Therefore please come at once, curse this people for me, for they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land, for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed."

Num.22.6

Please come and curse them for me because they are so numerous. Then perhaps I will be able to conquer them and drive them from the land. I know that blessings fall on the people you bless. I also know that the people you curse are doomed."

Num.22.7

The leaders of Moab and Midian were soon on their way, with the fee for the cursing tucked safely in their wallets. When they got to Balaam, they gave him Balak's message.

Num.22.7

The elders of Moab and Midian left, taking with them the fee for divination. When they came to Balaam, they told him what Balak had said.

Num.22.7

So the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the diviner's fee in their hand, and they came to Balaam and spoke to him the words of Balak.

Num.22.7

Balak's messengers, officials of both Moab and Midian, set out and took money with them to pay Balaam to curse Israel. They went to Balaam and urgently explained to him what Balak wanted.

Num.22.8

"Stay here for the night," Balaam said. "In the morning I'll deliver the answer that GOD gives me." The Moabite nobles stayed with him.

Num.22.8

"Spend the night here," Balaam said to them, "and I will bring you back the answer the LORD gives me." So the Moabite princes stayed with him.

Num.22.8

And he said to them, "Lodge here tonight, and I will bring back word to you, as the LORD speaks to me." So the princes of Moab stayed with Balaam.

Num.22.8

"Stay here overnight," Balaam said. "In the morning I will tell you whatever the LORD directs me to say." So the officials from Moab stayed there with Balaam.

Num.22.9

Then God came to Balaam. He asked, "So who are these men here with you?"

Num.22.9

God came to Balaam and asked, "Who are these men with you?"

Num.22.9

Then God came to Balaam and said, "Who are these men with you?"

Num.22.9

That night God came to Balaam and asked him, "Who are these men with you?"

Num.22.10

Balaam answered, "Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent them with a message:

Num.22.10

Balaam said to God, "Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me this message:

Num.22.10

So Balaam said to God, "Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent to me, saying,

Num.22.10

So Balaam said to God, "Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent me this message:

Num.22.11

"Look, the people that came up out of Egypt are all over the place! Come and curse them for me. Maybe then I'll be able to attack and drive them out of the country.'"

Num.22.11

'A people that has come out of Egypt covers the face of the land. Now come and put a curse on them for me. Perhaps then I will be able to fight them and drive them away.'"

Num.22.11

"Look, a people has come out of Egypt, and they cover the face of the earth. Come now, curse them for me; perhaps I shall be able to overpower them and drive them out."'

Num.22.11

`A vast horde of people has come from Egypt and has spread out over the whole land. Come at once to curse them. Perhaps then I will be able to conquer them and drive them from the land.'"

Num.22.12

God said to Balaam, "Don't go with them. And don't curse the others--they are a blessed people."

Num.22.12

But God said to Balaam, "Do not go with them. You must not put a curse on those people, because they are blessed."

Num.22.12

And God said to Balaam, "You shall not go with them; you shall not curse the people, for they are blessed."

Num.22.12

"Do not go with them," God told Balaam. "You are not to curse these people, for I have blessed them!"

Num.22.13

The next morning Balaam got up and told Balak's nobles, "Go back home; GOD refuses to give me permission to go with you."

Num.22.13

The next morning Balaam got up and said to Balak's princes, "Go back to your own country, for the LORD has refused to let me go with you."

Num.22.13

So Balaam rose in the morning and said to the princes of Balak, "Go back to your land, for the LORD has refused to give me permission to go with you."

Num.22.13

The next morning Balaam got up and told Balak's officials, "Go on home! The LORD will not let me go with you."

Num.22.14

So the Moabite nobles left, came back to Balak, and said, "Balaam wouldn't come with us."

Num.22.14

So the Moabite princes returned to Balak and said, "Balaam refused to come with us."

Num.22.14

And the princes of Moab rose and went to Balak, and said, "Balaam refuses to come with us."

Num.22.14

So the Moabite officials returned to King Balak and reported, "Balaam refused to come with us."

Num.22.15

Balak sent another group of nobles, higher ranking and more distinguished.

Num.22.15

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

Num.22.15

Then Balak again sent princes, more numerous and more honorable than they.

Num.22.15

Then Balak tried again. This time he sent a larger number of even more distinguished officials than those he had sent the first time.

Num.22.16

They came to Balaam and said, "Balak son of Zippor says, "Please, don't refuse to come to me.

Num.22.16

They came to Balaam and said: "This is what Balak son of Zippor says: Do not let anything keep you from coming to me,

Num.22.16

And they came to Balaam and said to him, "Thus says Balak the son of Zippor: "Please let nothing hinder you from coming to me;

Num.22.16

They went to Balaam and gave him this message: "This is what Balak son of Zippor says: Please don't let anything stop you from coming.

Num.22.17

I will honor and reward you lavishly--anything you tell me to do, I'll do; I'll pay anything--only come and curse this people.'"

Num.22.17

because I will reward you handsomely and do whatever you say. Come and put a curse on these people for me."

Num.22.17

for I will certainly honor you greatly, and I will do whatever you say to me. Therefore please come, curse this people for me."'

Num.22.17

I will pay you well and do anything you ask of me. Just come and curse these people for me!"

Num.22.18

Balaam answered Balak's servants: "Even if Balak gave me his house stuffed with silver and gold, I wouldn't be able to defy the orders of my GOD to do anything, whether big or little.

Num.22.18

But Balaam answered them, "Even if Balak gave me his palace filled with silver and gold, I could not do anything great or small to go beyond the command of the LORD my God.

Num.22.18

Then Balaam answered and said to the servants of Balak, "Though Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.

Num.22.18

But Balaam answered them, "Even if Balak were to give me a palace filled with silver and gold, I would be powerless to do anything against the will of the LORD my God.

Num.22.19

But come along and stay with me tonight as the others did; I'll see what GOD will say to me this time."

Num.22.19

Now stay here tonight as the others did, and I will find out what else the LORD will tell me."

Num.22.19

Now therefore, please, you also stay here tonight, that I may know what more the LORD will say to me."

Num.22.19

But stay here one more night to see if the LORD has anything else to say to me."

Num.22.20

God came to Balaam that night and said, "Since these men have come all this way to see you, go ahead and go with them. But make sure you do absolutely nothing other than what I tell you."

Num.22.20

That night God came to Balaam and said, "Since these men have come to summon you, go with them, but do only what I tell you."

Num.22.20

And God came to Balaam at night and said to him, "If the men come to call you, rise and go with them; but only the word which I speak to you--that you shall do."

Num.22.20

That night God came to Balaam and told him, "Since these men have come for you, get up and go with them. But be sure to do only what I tell you to do."

Luke.6.12

At about that same time he climbed a mountain to pray. He was there all night in prayer before God.

Luke.6.12

One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.

Luke.6.12

Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

Luke.6.12

One day soon afterward Jesus went to a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.

Luke.6.13

The next day he summoned his disciples; from them he selected twelve he designated as apostles:

Luke.6.13

When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles:

Luke.6.13

And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles:

Luke.6.13

At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles. Here are their names:

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Simon, whom he named Peter, Andrew, his brother, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,

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Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,

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Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;

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Simon (he also called him Peter), Andrew (Peter's brother), James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,

Luke.6.15

Matthew, Thomas, James, son of Alphaeus, Simon, called the Zealot,

Luke.6.15

Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot,

Luke.6.15

Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot;

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Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the Zealot),

Luke.6.16

Judas, son of James, Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

Luke.6.16

Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

Luke.6.16

Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who also became a traitor.

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Judas (son of James), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).

Luke.6.17

Coming down off the mountain with them, he stood on a plain surrounded by disciples, and was soon joined by a huge congregation from all over Judea and Jerusalem, even from the seaside towns of Tyre and Sidon.

Luke.6.17

He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon,

Luke.6.17

And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases,

Luke.6.17

When they came down the slopes of the mountain, the disciples stood with Jesus on a large, level area, surrounded by many of his followers and by the crowds. There were people from all over Judea and from Jerusalem and from as far north as the seacoasts of Tyre and Sidon.

Luke.6.18

They had come both to hear him and to be cured of their ailments. Those disturbed by evil spirits were healed.

Luke.6.18

who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by evil spirits were cured,

Luke.6.18

as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed.

Luke.6.18

They had come to hear him and to be healed, and Jesus cast out many evil spirits.

Luke.6.19

Everyone was trying to touch him--so much energy surging from him, so many people healed!

Luke.6.19

and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.

Luke.6.19

And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.

Luke.6.19

Everyone was trying to touch him, because healing power went out from him, and they were all cured.

Luke.6.20

Then he spoke: You're blessed when you've lost it all. God's kingdom is there for the finding.

Luke.6.20

Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke.6.20

Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke.6.20

Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, "God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is given to you.

Luke.6.21

You're blessed when you're ravenously hungry. Then you're ready for the Messianic meal. You're blessed when the tears flow freely. Joy comes with the morning.

Luke.6.21

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

Luke.6.21

Blessed are you who hunger now, For you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, For you shall laugh.

Luke.6.21

God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for the time will come when you will laugh with joy.

Luke.6.22

"Count yourself blessed every time someone cuts you down or throws you out, every time someone smears or blackens your name to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and that that person is uncomfortable.

Luke.6.22

Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

Luke.6.22

Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man's sake.

Luke.6.22

God blesses you who are hated and excluded and mocked and cursed because you are identified with me, the Son of Man.

Luke.6.23

You can be glad when that happens--skip like a lamb, if you like!-for even though they don't like it, I do... and all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company; my preachers and witnesses have always been treated like this.

Luke.6.23

"Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.

Luke.6.23

Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven, For in like manner their fathers did to the prophets.

Luke.6.23

"When that happens, rejoice! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were also treated that way by your ancestors.

Luke.6.24

But it's trouble ahead if you think you have it made. What you have is all you'll ever get.

Luke.6.24

"But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.

Luke.6.24

"But woe to you who are rich, For you have received your consolation.

Luke.6.24

"What sorrows await you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now.

Luke.6.25

And it's trouble ahead if you're satisfied with yourself. Your self will not satisfy you for long. And it's trouble ahead if you think life's all fun and games. There's suffering to be met, and you're going to meet it.

Luke.6.25

Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

Luke.6.25

Woe to you who are full, For you shall hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, For you shall mourn and weep.

Luke.6.25

What sorrows await you who are satisfied and prosperous now, for a time of awful hunger is before you. What sorrows await you who laugh carelessly, for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow.

Luke.6.26

"There's trouble ahead when you live only for the approval of others, saying what flatters them, doing what indulges them. Popularity contests are not truth contests--look how many scoundrel preachers were approved by your ancestors! Your task is to be true, not popular.

Luke.6.26

Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.

Luke.6.26

Woe to you when all men speak well of you, For so did their fathers to the false prophets.

Luke.6.26

What sorrows await you who are praised by the crowds, for their ancestors also praised false prophets.

Luke.6.27

"To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst.

Luke.6.27

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Luke.6.27

"But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Luke.6.27

"But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

Luke.6.28

When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person.

Luke.6.28

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Luke.6.28

bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.

Luke.6.28

Pray for the happiness of those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.

Luke.6.29

If someone slaps you in the face, stand there and take it. If someone grabs your shirt, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it.

Luke.6.29

If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic.

Luke.6.29

To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.

Luke.6.29

If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.

Luke.6.30

If someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.

Luke.6.30

Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.

Luke.6.30

Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back.

Luke.6.30

Give what you have to anyone who asks you for it; and when things are taken away from you, don't try to get them back.

Luke.6.31

"Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for them!

Luke.6.31

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Luke.6.31

And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

Luke.6.31

Do for others as you would like them to do for you.

Luke.6.32

If you only love the lovable, do you expect a pat on the back? Run-of-the-mill sinners do that.

Luke.6.32

"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them.

Luke.6.32

"But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

Luke.6.32

"Do you think you deserve credit merely for loving those who love you? Even the sinners do that!

Luke.6.33

If you only help those who help you, do you expect a medal? Garden-variety sinners do that.

Luke.6.33

And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that.

Luke.6.33

And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

Luke.6.33

And if you do good only to those who do good to you, is that so wonderful? Even sinners do that much!

Luke.6.34

If you only give for what you hope to get out of it, do you think that's charity? The stingiest of pawnbrokers does that.

Luke.6.34

And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full.

Luke.6.34

And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back.

Luke.6.34

And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, what good is that? Even sinners will lend to their own kind for a full return.

Luke.6.35

"I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You'll never--I promise--regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we're at our worst.

Luke.6.35

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Luke.6.35

But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.

Luke.6.35

"Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! And don't be concerned that they might not repay. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to the unthankful and to those who are wicked.

Luke.6.36

Our Father is kind; you be kind.

Luke.6.36

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Luke.6.36

Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

Luke.6.36

You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

Ps.37.21

Wicked borrows and never returns; Righteous gives and gives.

Ps.37.21

The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;

Ps.37.21

The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives.

Ps.37.21

The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers.

Ps.37.22

Generous gets it all in the end; Stingy is cut off at the pass.

Ps.37.22

those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be cut off.

Ps.37.22

For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, But those cursed by Him shall be cut off.

Ps.37.22

Those blessed by the LORD will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will die.

Ps.37.23

Stalwart walks in step with GOD; his path blazed by GOD, he's happy.

Ps.37.23

If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm;

Ps.37.23

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way.

Ps.37.23

The steps of the godly are directed by the LORD. He delights in every detail of their lives.

Ps.37.24

If he stumbles, he's not down for long; GOD has a grip on his hand.

Ps.37.24

though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

Ps.37.24

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.

Ps.37.24

Though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.

Ps.37.25

I once was young, now I'm a graybeard--not once have I seen an abandoned believer, or his kids out roaming the streets.

Ps.37.25

I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.

Ps.37.25

I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread.

Ps.37.25

Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly forsaken, nor seen their children begging for bread.

Ps.37.26

Every day he's out giving and lending, his children making him proud.

Ps.37.26

They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed.

Ps.37.26

He is ever merciful, and lends; And his descendants are blessed.

Ps.37.26

The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing.

Ps.37.27

Turn your back on evil, work for the good and don't quit.

Ps.37.27

Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.

Ps.37.27

Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell forevermore.

Ps.37.27

Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever.

Ps.37.28

GOD loves this kind of thing, never turns away from his friends. Live this way and you've got it made, but bad eggs will be tossed out.

Ps.37.28

For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off;

Ps.37.28

For the LORD loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.

Ps.37.28

For the LORD loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly. He will keep them safe forever, but the children of the wicked will perish.

Ps.37.29

The good get planted on good land and put down healthy roots.

Ps.37.29

the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Ps.37.29

The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell in it forever.

Ps.37.29

The godly will inherit the land and will live there forever.

Ps.37.30

Righteous chews on wisdom like a dog on a bone, rolls virtue around on his tongue.

Ps.37.30

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just.

Ps.37.30

The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice.

Ps.37.30

The godly offer good counsel; they know what is right from wrong.

Ps.37.31

His heart pumps God's Word like blood through his veins; his feet are as sure as a cat's.

Ps.37.31

The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.

Ps.37.31

The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.

Ps.37.31

They fill their hearts with God's law, so they will never slip from his path.