^{17 Ref} for very greatly I honour thee, and all that thou sayest unto me I do; and come, I pray thee, pierce for me this people.'

^{18 Ref} And Balaam answereth and saith unto the servants of Balak, `If Balak doth give to me the fulness of his house of silver and gold, I am not able to pass over the command of Jehovah my God, to do a little or a great thing;

^{19 Ref} and, now, abide, I pray you, in this `place', you also, to-night; and I know what Jehovah is adding to speak with me.'