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Deuteronomy 23:5

But the Lord your God was not willing to listen to Balaam, and he turned his cursing into your blessing, because he loves you

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King James Version

Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.

English Standard Version

But the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam; instead the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loved you.

New International Version

However, the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam but turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you.