15 The princes of Issachar were with Deborah;
Issachar was with Barak.
They set out at his heels(A) in the valley.
There was great searching[a] of heart
among the clans of Reuben.
16 Why did you sit among the sheepfolds
listening to the playing of pipes for the flocks?
There was great searching of heart
among the clans of Reuben.

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  1. Judges 5:15 Some Hb mss, Syr read There were great resolves

15 The princes of Issachar(A) were with Deborah;(B)
    yes, Issachar was with Barak,(C)
    sent under his command into the valley.
In the districts of Reuben
    there was much searching of heart.
16 Why did you stay among the sheep pens[a](D)
    to hear the whistling for the flocks?(E)
In the districts of Reuben
    there was much searching of heart.

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  1. Judges 5:16 Or the campfires; or the saddlebags