⁶ Now come and put a curse^(A) on these people, because they are too powerful for me. Perhaps then I will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land.^(B) For I know that whoever you bless is blessed, and whoever you curse is cursed.”

¹⁷ because I will reward you handsomely^(A) and do whatever you say. Come and put a curse^(B) on these people for me.”