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18 Edom will become a possession,
    Seir a possession of its enemies,
    while Israel does valiantly.(A)
19 One out of Jacob shall rule
    and destroy the survivors of Ir.”(B)

20 Then he looked on Amalek and uttered his oracle, saying,

“First among the nations was Amalek,
but its end is to perish forever.”(C)

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18 Edom(A) will be conquered;
    Seir,(B) his enemy, will be conquered,(C)
    but Israel(D) will grow strong.
19 A ruler will come out of Jacob(E)
    and destroy the survivors of the city.”

Balaam’s Fifth Message

20 Then Balaam saw Amalek(F) and spoke his message:

“Amalek was first among the nations,
    but their end will be utter destruction.”(G)

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