How can I curse what God has not cursed, Or speak of doom when the LORD has not?

They refused to provide you with food and water when you were on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor, from the city of Pethor in Mesopotamia, to curse you.

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

But one of the men told him, "We are all weak from hunger, but your father threatened us and said, 'A curse be on anyone who eats any food today.' "

Jonathan answered, "What a terrible thing my father has done to our people! See how much better I feel because I ate some honey!

He said to David, "What's that stick for? Do you think I'm a dog?" And he called down curses from his god on David.

Perhaps the LORD will notice my misery and give me some blessings to take the place of his curse."

This was because the people of Ammon and Moab did not give food and water to the Israelites on their way out of Egypt. Instead, they paid money to Balaam to curse Israel, but our God turned the curse into a blessing.

They may curse me, but you will bless me. May my persecutors be defeated, and may I, your servant, be glad.