Judges 4:7-9
New International Version
7 I will lead Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s(A) army, with his chariots and his troops to the Kishon River(B) and give him into your hands.(C)’”
8 Barak said to her, “If you go with me, I will go; but if you don’t go with me, I won’t go.”
9 “Certainly I will go with you,” said Deborah. “But because of the course you are taking, the honor will not be yours, for the Lord will deliver Sisera into the hands of a woman.” So Deborah went with Barak to Kedesh.(D)
Judges 4:7-9
English Standard Version
7 And I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin's army, to meet you by (A)the river Kishon with his chariots and his troops, (B)and I will give him into your hand’?” 8 Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” 9 And she said, “I will surely go with you. Nevertheless, the road on which you are going will not lead to your glory, for the Lord will (C)sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.” Then Deborah arose and went with Barak to Kedesh.
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Judges 4:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 I will draw out to you Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his [a]many troops to the river Kishon, and (A)I will hand him over to you.’” 8 Then Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” 9 She said, “I will certainly go with you; however, the fame shall not be yours on the journey that you are about to take, (B)for the Lord will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.” Then Deborah got up and went with Barak to Kedesh.
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