Judges 5:7-9

The Voice

⁷ But those from rural areas stayed away,
    the destitute in Israel kept far off,^[a]
Until I, Deborah, arose
    to be a mother to Israel.
⁸ They had chosen new gods,
    so war came to their gates.
Was there a spear or shield to be found then
    among the 40,000 of Israel?
⁹ My heart is warmed by those in Israel called to command them,
    who offered themselves willingly to the people.
    Praise the Eternal One!