King James Version
And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.English Standard Version
And Balaam said to the donkey, "Because you have made a fool of me. I wish I had a sword in my hand, for then I would kill you."Catholic Public Domain Version
Balaam responded, "Because you have deserved it, and you have mistreated me. If only I had a sword, so that I might pierce you.