^{14 Ref} So now I will go back to my people: but first let me make clear to you what this people will do to your people in days to come.

^{15 Ref} Then he went on with his story and said, These are the words of Balaam, the son of Beor, the words of him whose eyes are open:

^{16 Ref} He says, whose ear is open to the words of God, who has knowledge of the Most High, who has seen the vision of the Ruler of all, falling down and having his eyes open:

^{17 Ref} I see him, but not now: looking on him, but not near: a star will come out of Jacob, and a rod of authority out of Israel, sending destruction to the farthest limits of Moab and on the head of all the sons of Sheth.

^{18 Ref} Edom will be his heritage, and he will put an end to the last of the people of Seir.