6 In the days of Shamgar son of Anath,in the days of Jael caravans disappeared;travelers had to go on winding side roads.
7 Warriors were scarce,they were scarce in Israel,until you arose, Deborah,until you arose as a motherly protector in Israel.
8 God chose new leaders,then fighters appeared in the city gates;but, I swear, not a shield or spear could be found,among forty military units in Israel.
9 My heart went out to Israel’s leaders,to the people who answered the call to war. Praise the Lord!
10 You who ride on light-colored female donkeys,who sit on saddle blankets,you who walk on the road, pay attention!
11 Hear the sound of those who divide the sheep among the watering places;there they tell of the Lord’s victorious deeds,the victorious deeds of his warriors in Israel.Then the Lord’s people went down to the city gates –
12 Wake up, wake up, Deborah!Wake up, wake up, sing a song!Get up, Barak!Capture your prisoners of war, son of Abinoam!