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And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:
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American Standard Version
And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; Hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:
Christian Standard Bible
Balaam proclaimed his poem: Balak, get up and listen; son of Zippor, pay attention to what I say!
English Standard Version
And Balaam took up his discourse and said, “Rise, Balak, and hear; give ear to me, O son of Zippor:
New American Standard Bible
Then he took up his discourse and said, “Arise, Balak, and hear; Listen to me, son of Zippor!
New International Version
Then he spoke his message: “Arise, Balak, and listen; hear me, son of Zippor.
New King James Version
Then he took up his oracle and said: “Rise up, Balak, and hear! Listen to me, son of Zippor!
New Living Translation
This was the message Balaam delivered: “Rise up, Balak, and listen! Hear me, son of Zippor.
World English Bible
He took up his parable, and said, “Rise up, Balak, and hear! Listen to me, you son of Zippor.