^{8 Ref} How shall I curse, whom God has not cursed? How shall I defy, whom Yahweh has not defied?

^{9 Ref} For from the top of the rocks I see him, From the hills I see him: behold, it is a people that dwells alone, And shall not be reckoned among the nations.

^{10 Ref} Who can count the dust of Jacob, Or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, Let my last end be like his!

^{11 Ref} Balak said to Balaam, What have you done to me? I took you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have blessed them altogether.