3 Listen, kings and rulers,while I sing for the Lord,the God of Israel.
4-5 Our Lord, God of Israel,when you came from Seir,where the Edomites live,rain poured from the sky,the earth trembled,and mountains shook.
6 In the time of Shamgarson of Anath,and now again in Jael's time,roads were too dangerousfor caravans.Travellers had to takethe back roads,
7 and villagers couldn't workin their fields.Then Deborah took command,protecting Israel as a motherprotects her children.
8 The Israelites worshippedother gods,and the gates of their townswere then attacked.But they had no shieldsor spears to fight with.
9 I praise you, Lord,and I am gratefulfor those leaders and soldierswho volunteered.
10 Listen, everyone!Whether you ride a donkeywith a padded saddleor have to walk.