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What does Numbers 23:8 mean?

'But how can I curse those God hasn’t cursed? How can I denounce those the Lord hasn’t denounced?' Numbers 23:8 - Modern Text Bible

(Balaam makes it clear: he can’t go against God’s will. If God hasn’t cursed Israel, neither can he.)