Numbers 22:38

Numbers 22:38 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

38“Well, I have come to you now,” Balaam replied. “But I can’t say whatever I please. I must speak only what God puts in my mouth.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

38So Balaam said to Balak, “Behold, I have come to you now! Am I really able to speak anything? The word that God puts in my mouth, that only shall I speak.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

38So Balaam said to Balak, “Behold, I have come now to you! Am I able to speak anything at all? The word that God puts in my mouth, that I shall speak.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

38So Balaam said to Balak, “Indeed I have come to you now, but am I able to say anything at all? The word that God puts in my mouth, that I shall speak.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

38“See, I have come to you,” Balaam replied, “but can I say just anything? I must speak only the word that God puts in my mouth.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

38“Well, I’ve come to you now,” Balaam replied. “But I can’t say whatever I please. I can only speak the words God puts in my mouth.”

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