…(in their destruction
will be destroyed with them [the evil angels].)
when they suffer harm
that is the reward of wrongdoing:
considering it pleasurable
to be self-indulgent
in the day(light).
(they are) spots and blemishes
indulging in their lusts
eating together with you.

having eyes full of an adulteress
insatiable sin
enticing unsteady souls
having hearts trained in greed,
– children of cursing.

leaving behind the straight way
they have gone astray,
following the way of Balaam (son) of Bosor
who loved the reward of wrongdoing
A rebuke he had regarding his transgression,
– a mute donkey,
speaking with a human voice
restrained the madness of the prophet.

Eternal God and Fatther,
you create us by your power,
and redeem us by your love,
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,
that we may give ourselves in love and service
to one another and to you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.