15. The princes of Issachar were with Deborah.The people of Issachar were loyal to Barak.They followed him into the valley.The Reubenites thought hardabout what they would do.
16. Why did you stay by the sheepfold?Was it to hear the music played for your sheep?The Reubenites thought hardabout what they would do.
17. The people of Gilead stayed east of the Jordan River.People of Dan, why did you stay by the ships?The people of Asher stayed at the seashore.They stayed at their safe harbors.
18. But the people of Zebulun risked their lives.So did the people of Naphtali on the battlefield.
19. “The kings came, and they fought.At that time the kings of Canaan foughtat Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo.But they took away no silver or possessions of Israel.
20. The stars fought from heaven.From their paths, they fought Sisera.
21. The Kishon River swept Sisera’s men away,that old river, the Kishon River.March on, my soul, with strength!