In Numbers 22:18, Balaam first made this exact claim to Balak's messengers — here he reminds Balak of his earlier refusal.

Numbers 22:38 also records Balaam's confession that he can only speak what God gives — echoing his consistent stance.

Numbers 23:26 is Balaam's earlier reminder to Balak that he must speak only the Lord's word — here he repeats the same point.