Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but he was rebuked for his own transgression: a dumb ass spake with man's voice and stayed the madness of the prophet.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But his wrongdoing was pointed out to him: an ass, talking with a man's voice, put a stop to the error of the prophet.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

but had reproof of his own wickedness -- [the] dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the folly of the prophet.

World English Bible (WEB)

but he was rebuked for his own disobedience. A mute donkey spoke with man's voice and stopped the madness of the prophet.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and had a rebuke of his own iniquity -- a dumb ass, in man's voice having spoken, did forbid the madness of the prophet.