Denounce

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

• Balaam

How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I defy, whom the LORD hath not defied?

For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.

But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.