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!
10. You who ride on light-colored female donkeys,who sit on saddle blankets,you who walk on the road, pay attention!
11. Hear the sound of those who divide the sheep among the watering places;there they tell of the Lord’s victorious deeds,the victorious deeds of his warriors in Israel.Then the Lord’s people went down to the city gates –