6. In the time of Shamgarson of Anath,and now again in Jael's time,roads were too dangerousfor caravans.Travellers had to takethe back roads,
7. and villagers couldn't workin their fields.Then Deborah took command,protecting Israel as a motherprotects her children.
8. The Israelites worshippedother gods,and the gates of their townswere then attacked.But they had no shieldsor spears to fight with.
9. I praise you, Lord,and I am gratefulfor those leaders and soldierswho volunteered.
10. Listen, everyone!Whether you ride a donkeywith a padded saddleor have to walk.
11. Even those who carry waterto the animals will tell you,“The Lord has won victories,and so has Israel.”Then the Lord's people marcheddown to the town gates