Bible verse
Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Ah, who can live unless God has ordained it?
Numbers 24:23 · BSB
The verses around it, from Numbers 24.
19 A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.”
20 Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”
21 Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Your dwelling place is secure, and your nest is set in a cliff.
22 Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.”
23 Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Ah, who can live unless God has ordained it?
24 Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus; they will subdue Asshur and Eber, but they too will perish forever.”
25 Then Balaam arose and returned to his homeland, and Balak also went on his way.
KJV
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!
ASV
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this?
ERV
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this?
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