1. On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this victory song:
2. “When the leaders took the lead in Israel,When the people answered the call to war – Praise the Lord!
3. Hear, O kings!Pay attention, O rulers!I will sing to the Lord!I will sing to the Lord God of Israel!
4. O Lord, when you departed from Seir,when you marched from Edom’s plains,the earth shook, the heavens poured down,the clouds poured down rain.
5. The mountains trembled before the Lord, the God of Sinai;before the Lord God of Israel.
6. In the days of Shamgar son of Anath,in the days of Jael caravans disappeared;travelers had to go on winding side roads.
7. Warriors were scarce,they were scarce in Israel,until you arose, Deborah,until you arose as a motherly protector in Israel.
8. God chose new leaders,then fighters appeared in the city gates;but, I swear, not a shield or spear could be found,among forty military units in Israel.
9. My heart went out to Israel’s leaders,to the people who answered the call to war. Praise the Lord!