Numbers 23:16

And the Lord met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and saide, Goe againe vnto Balak, and say thus.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then the LORD met Balaam and put a word in his mouth and said, "Return to Balak, and thus you shall speak."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Jehovah met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus shalt thou speak.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the Lord came to Balaam, and put words in his mouth, and said, Go back to Balak, and this is what you are to say.
- Basic English Bible

And Jehovah met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Return to Balak, and thus shalt thou speak.
- Darby Bible

And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again to Balak, and say thus.
- Webster's Bible

Yahweh met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, "Return to Balak, and say this."
- World English Bible

and Jehovah cometh unto Balaam, and setteth a word in his mouth, and saith, `Turn back unto Balak, and thus thou dost speak.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said: 'Return unto Balak, and thus shalt thou speak.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Numbers 23:16

23:15 While I meet the Lord - To consult him, and to receive an answer from him.

23:18 Rise up - This word implies the diligent attention required; rouse up thyself and carefully mind what I say.