6 In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Yael, the highways were deserted, travelers walked by crooked paths.
7 Villages were deserted in Israel, deserted, until I, Deborah, arose, a mother in Israel arose.
8 They chose new gods— then war was in the gates. No shield or spear was seen among 40,000 in Israel!
9 My heart is with Israel’s rulers, who offer themselves freely among the people. Bless Adonai!
10 Riders on white donkeys, sitting on saddle blankets, traveling on the road, sing!
11 Louder than the sound of archers, at the watering places! There let them rehearse the righteous acts of Adonai, the righteous deeds for His villages in Israel. Then the people of Adonai went down to the gates.
12 Awake, awake, Deborah! Awake, awake, utter a song! Arise, Barak, lead away your captives, O son of Abinoam!