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Numbers 22:38

He answered him: "Behold, here I am. Am I able to speak anything other than what God will put into my mouth?
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King James Version

And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.

English Standard Version

Balaam said to Balak, "Behold, I have come to you! Have I now any power of my own to speak anything? The word that God puts in my mouth, that must I speak."

New International Version

"Well, I have come to you now," Balaam replied. "But can I say just anything? I must speak only what God puts in my mouth."