Parallel Verses
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?”
International Standard Version
But in response, Balaam asked, "Shouldn't I be careful to communicate only 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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Numbers 23:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Balaam Relocates
11
Balak responded to Balaam: What have you done to me? I brought you here to curse my enemies, but all you have done is bless them!
12 He replied, “Must I not be careful to speak
Cross References
Numbers 22:38
Balaam answered: I am here now. But now, what power do I have? I can say only what God tells me to say.
Numbers 22:20
That night God came to Balaam and said: If these men have come to summon you, go with them, but do only what I tell you.
Numbers 23:20
I have been instructed to bless. And when God blesses, I cannot call it back.
Numbers 23:26
Balaam answered: Did I not tell you that I must do everything Jehovah tells me?
Numbers 24:13
Even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything contrary to the command of Jehovah either good or bad, of my own accord. What Jehovah speaks, that I will speak!
Proverbs 26:25
When he speaks kind words do not believe him. There are seven abominations in his heart.
Romans 16:18
They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.
Titus 1:16
They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.