The scripture we are meditating on today is from the Old Testament book of Numbers, chapter 23, verse 19. The background story of this verse requires more time for the listener to examine the context, especially for "prophets who love the wages of iniquity" like Balaam, and we need the wisdom of the Holy Spirit to discern. At that time the Israelites, by the power and grace of God, had defeated Sihon, the king of Amorites, and King Gad, the king of Bashan, and had come to the plains of Moab to encamp. Balak, the king of Moab, "did not bring food and water to meet the Israelites, and he hired Balaam to curse them, but our God turned the curse into a blessing". Notice that this verse mentions "shall" twice and uses a rhetorical question twice, giving us more assurance that God's faithfulness and plan cannot be changed. Pray that God would give us a watchful heart not only to know His promises, but more importantly, not to be tempted by the temptations of the world and stray from the right path. (translation from DeepL.com/translator)