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Villages were deserted,[a]
they were deserted in Israel,
until I,[b] Deborah, arose,
a mother in Israel.
Israel chose new gods,
then there was war in the city gates.
Not a shield or spear was seen
among forty thousand in Israel.
My heart is with the leaders of Israel,
with the volunteers of the people.
Blessed be the Lord!

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  1. 5:7 Hb obscure
  2. 5:7 Or you

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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Village life ceased, it ceased in Israel,
Until I, Deborah, arose,
Arose a mother in Israel.
They chose (A)new gods;
Then there was war in the gates;
Not a shield or spear was seen among forty thousand in Israel.
My heart is with the rulers of Israel
Who offered themselves willingly with the people.
Bless the Lord!

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