7. Gone was freedom beyond the walls,gone indeed from Israel.When I, Deborah, arose,when I arose, a mother in Israel.
8. New gods were their choice;then war was at the gates.No shield was to be found, no spear,among forty thousand in Israel!
9. My heart is with the leaders of Israel,with the dedicated ones of the people—bless the Lord;
10. Those who ride on white donkeys,seated on saddle rugs,and those who travel the road,Sing of them
11. to the sounds of musicians at the wells.There they recount the just deeds of the Lord,his just deeds bringing freedom to Israel.
12. Awake, awake, Deborah!Awake, awake, strike up a song!Arise, Barak!Take captive your captors, son of Abinoam!
13. Then down went Israel against the mighty,the army of the Lord went down for him against the warriors.
14. From Ephraim, their base in the valley;behind you, Benjamin, among your troops.From Machir came down commanders,from Zebulun wielders of the marshal’s staff.
15. The princes of Issachar were with Deborah,Issachar, faithful to Barak;in the valley they followed at his heels.Among the clans of Reubengreat were the searchings of heart!
16. Why did you stay beside your hearthslistening to the lowing of the herds?Among the clans of Reubengreat were the searchings of heart!
17. Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan;Why did Dan spend his time in ships?Asher remained along the shore,he stayed in his havens.