The [a]peasantry came to an end, they came to an end in Israel,
Until I, Deborah, arose,
Until I arose, a mother in Israel.
(A)New gods were chosen;
Then war was in the gates.
Not a shield or a spear was seen
Among forty thousand in Israel.
My heart goes out to (B)the commanders of Israel,
The volunteers among the people;
Bless the Lord!

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 5:7 Or rural dwellers

Villagers in Israel would not fight;
    they held back until I, Deborah,(A) arose,
    until I arose, a mother in Israel.
God chose new leaders(B)
    when war came to the city gates,(C)
but not a shield or spear(D) was seen
    among forty thousand in Israel.
My heart is with Israel’s princes,
    with the willing volunteers(E) among the people.
    Praise the Lord!

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