14 Now I am going back to my people, but come, let me warn you of what this people will do to your people in days to come."

Other Translations of Numbers 24:14

King James Version

14 And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.

English Standard Version

14 And now, behold, I am going to my people. Come, I will let you know what this people will do to your people in the latter days."

The Message

14 I'm leaving for home and my people, but I warn you of what this people will do to your people in the days to come."

New King James Version

14 And now, indeed, I am going to my people. Come, I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the latter days."

New Living Translation

14 Now I am returning to my own people. But first let me tell you what the Israelites will do to your people in the future."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 24:14

Commentary on Numbers 24:10-14

(Read Numbers 24:10-14)

This vain attempt to curse Israel is ended. Balak broke out into a rage against Balaam, and expressed great vexation. Balaam has a very full excuse; God restrained him from saying what he would have said, and constrained him to say what he would not have uttered.