11. Listen to the village musiciansgathered at the watering holes.They recount the righteous victories of the lordand the victories of his villagers in Israel.Then the people of the lordmarched down to the city gates.
12. “Wake up, Deborah, wake up!Wake up, wake up, and sing a song!Arise, Barak!Lead your captives away, son of Abinoam!
13. “Down from Tabor marched the few against the nobles.The people of the lord marched down against mighty warriors.
14. They came down from Ephraim—a land that once belonged to the Amalekites;they followed you, Benjamin, with your troops.From Makir the commanders marched down;from Zebulun came those who carry a commander’s staff.
15. The princes of Issachar were with Deborah and Barak.They followed Barak, rushing into the valley.But in the tribe of Reubenthere was great indecision.
16. Why did you sit at home among the sheepfolds—to hear the shepherds whistle for their flocks?Yes, in the tribe of Reubenthere was great indecision.