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Then he took up his discourse and said, “Oh, who can live unless God has ordained it?
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American Standard Version
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this?
Christian Standard Bible
Once more he proclaimed his poem: Ah, who can live when God does this?
English Standard Version
And he took up his discourse and said, “Alas, who shall live when God does this?
King James Version
And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!
New International Version
Then he spoke his message: “Alas! Who can live when God does this?
New King James Version
Then he took up his oracle and said: “Alas! Who shall live when God does this?
New Living Translation
Balaam concluded his messages by saying: “Alas, who can survive unless God has willed it?
World English Bible
He took up his parable, and said, “Alas, who shall live when God does this?