More in number, in rank higher still,
With the promise if Balak’s request he would grant,
He may ask and receive what he will.
But Balaam declared that if Balak would give
Him his house full of silver and gold,
The word of the Lord he could not go beyond,
To do more or do less than he’s told.
Still the bait was quite tempting, and Balaam was weak,
And wicked he certainly proved;
E’en the Ass that he rode, that man’s conduct condemned,