Judges 5:7-9

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⁷ Israel’s population dwindled,

Until Deborah became a mother to Israel.

⁸ When Israel chose new gods,

Everything collapsed.

Our masters would not let us have

A shield or spear.

Among forty thousand men of Israel,

Not a weapon could be found!

⁹ How I rejoice

In the leaders of Israel

Who offered themselves so willingly!

Praise the Lord!