136 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Numbers, Balak (Numbers 22:2–25:9), Source Book Keys, GATES NUMBERS | 23:25 bless — NUM291 The tzaddikim despise the wicked, as the p... NUM291 The tzaddikim despise the wicked, as the pasuk says (Mishlei 29:27), "A man of iniquity is an abomination to the righteous." One who is not a member of the tzaddikim, even if he does not despise and curse the wicked, at least he should not bless them [this verse]. Share Print Source KeyGATESVerse23:25Keyword(s)blessSource Page(s)379 Switch article NUMBERS | 23:24 lion — NUM290 R. Mattithyah b Heresh said: … be a tail t... Previous Article NUMBERS | 23:29 altars — NUM292 R. Yehudah said in the name of Rav: Let on... Next Article