Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But in response, Balaam asked, "Shouldn't I be careful to communicate only what the LORD puts in my mouth?"
New American Standard Bible
He replied, “Must I not be careful to speak
King James Version
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth?
Holman Bible
He answered, “Shouldn’t I say exactly what the Lord puts in my mouth?”
A Conservative Version
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which LORD puts in my mouth?
American Standard Version
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which Jehovah putteth in my mouth?
Amplified
Balaam answered, “Must I not be obedient and careful to speak what the Lord has put in my mouth?”
Bible in Basic English
And in answer he said, Am I not ordered to say only what the Lord puts into my mouth?
Darby Translation
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which Jehovah puts in my mouth?
Julia Smith Translation
And he will answer and say, What Jehovah shall put in my mouth shall I not watch, to speak?
King James 2000
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD has put in my mouth?
Lexham Expanded Bible
He answered and said, "{Should I not speak} what Yahweh puts in my mouth?"
Modern King James verseion
And he answered and said, Must I not be careful to speak that which Jehovah has put in my mouth?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he answered, and said, "Must I not keep that and speak it, which the LORD hath put in my mouth?"
NET Bible
Balaam replied, "Must I not be careful to speak what the Lord has put in my mouth?"
New Heart English Bible
He answered and said, "Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD puts in my mouth?"
The Emphasized Bible
And he answered and said, - Was it not to be so that whatsoever Yahweh should put into my mouth, the same, should I take heed to speak?
Webster
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth?
World English Bible
He answered and said, "Must I not take heed to speak that which Yahweh puts in my mouth?"
Youngs Literal Translation
and he answereth and saith, 'That which Jehovah doth put in my mouth -- it do I not take heed to speak?'
Themes
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » balaam
Christian ministers » Faithful » balaam
Topics
Interlinear
Shamar
Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 23:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Balaam Relocates
11 "What are you doing to me?" Balak asked Balaam. "I brought you to curse my enemies, not pronounce a blessing!" 12 But in response, Balaam asked, "Shouldn't I be careful to communicate only what the LORD puts in my mouth?" 13 "Come with me to another place where you can see them," Balak replied. "You'll only see a portion of them, because you won't be able to see them completely. Come and curse them from there for me."
Cross References
Numbers 22:38
Balaam answered Balak, "Well, I'm here now. I've come to you, but I can't just say anything, can I? I'll speak only what God puts in my mouth to say."
Numbers 22:20
God came to visit Balaam that same night and told him, "If the men come to call on you, get up and go with them, but be sure to do only what I tell you to do."
Numbers 23:20
Look! I've received a blessing, and so I will bless. I won't withdraw it.
Numbers 23:26
"Didn't I tell you," Balaam responded to Balak, "that I'll say whatever the LORD tells me to say?"
Numbers 24:13
"Even if Balak gives me his palace full of silver and gold, I won't double-cross the command of the LORD and do anything whether good or evil on my own initiative, because I'm going to say whatever the LORD says.'
Proverbs 26:25
Though he speaks graciously, don't believe him, for there are seven detestable things in his heart.
Romans 16:18
because such people are not serving the Messiah our Lord, but their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
Titus 1:16
They claim to know God, but they deny him by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified to do anything good.