Numbers 22:29
And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.
Context
This verse from Numbers Chapter 22 connects to 4 cross-references. Balak king of Moab, alarmed by Israel's victories, sends for the prophet Balaam to curse Israel; God tells Balaam not to curse them as they are blessed. Balaam travels with Balak's officials despite God's prohibition; his donkey sees the angel …
Other Translations
And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I had killed thee.
and Balaam saith to the ass, `Because thou hast rolled thyself against me; oh that there were a sword in my hand, for now I had slain thee;'
And Balaam said to the ass, You have made me seem foolish: if only I had a sword in my hand I would put you to death.
Cross References
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: …
For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: