Judges 5:1
American King James Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,
American Standard Version Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,
King James Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,
World English Bible Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,
Judges 5:2
American King James Praise you the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.
American Standard Version For that the leaders took the lead in Israel, For that the people offered themselves willingly, Bless ye Jehovah.
King James Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.
World English Bible “Because the leaders took the lead in Israel, because the people offered themselves willingly, be blessed, Yahweh!
Judges 5:3
American King James Hear, O you kings; give ear, O you princes; I, even I, will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.
American Standard Version Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, `even' I, will sing unto Jehovah; I will sing praise to Jehovah, the God of Israel.
King James Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.
World English Bible “Hear, you kings! Give ear, you princes! I, even I, will sing to Yahweh. I will sing praise to Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Judges 5:4
American King James LORD, when you went out of Seir, when you marched out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water.
American Standard Version Jehovah, when thou wentest forth out of Seir, When thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, The earth trembled, the heavens also dropped, Yea, the clouds dropped water.
King James LORD, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water.
World English Bible “Yahweh, when you went out of Seir, when you marched out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, the sky also dropped. Yes, the clouds dropped water.
Judges 5:5
American King James The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel.
American Standard Version The mountains quaked at the presence of Jehovah, Even yon Sinai at the presence of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
King James The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel.
World English Bible The mountains quaked at Yahweh’s presence, even Sinai at the presence of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Judges 5:6
American King James In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travelers walked through byways.
American Standard Version In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, In the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, And the travellers walked through byways.
King James In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways.
World English Bible “In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied. The travelers walked through byways.
Judges 5:7
American King James The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.
American Standard Version The rulers ceased in Israel, they ceased, Until that I Deborah arose, That I arose a mother in Israel.
King James The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.
World English Bible The rulers ceased in Israel. They ceased until I, Deborah, arose; Until I arose a mother in Israel.
Judges 5:8
American King James They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?
American Standard Version They chose new gods; Then was war in the gates: Was there a shield or spear seen Among forty thousand in Israel?
King James They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?
World English Bible They chose new gods. Then war was in the gates. Was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?
Judges 5:9
American King James My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless you the LORD.
American Standard Version My heart is toward the governors of Israel, That offered themselves willingly among the people: Bless ye Jehovah.
King James My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.
World English Bible My heart is toward the governors of Israel, who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless Yahweh!
Judges 5:10
American King James Speak, you that ride on white asses, you that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.
American Standard Version Tell `of it', ye that ride on white asses, Ye that sit on rich carpets, And ye that walk by the way.
King James Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.
World English Bible “Speak, you who ride on white donkeys, you who sit on rich carpets, and you who walk by the way.
Judges 5:11
American King James They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates.
American Standard Version Far from the noise of archers, in the places of drawing water, There shall they rehearse the righteous acts of Jehovah, `Even' the righteous acts of his rule in Israel. Then the people of Jehovah went down to the gates.
King James They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates.
World English Bible Far from the noise of archers, in the places of drawing water, there they will rehearse Yahweh’s righteous acts, the righteous acts of his rule in Israel. “Then Yahweh’s people went down to the gates.
Judges 5:12
American King James Awake, awake, Deborah: awake, awake, utter a song: arise, Barak, and lead your captivity captive, you son of Abinoam.
American Standard Version Awake, awake, Deborah; Awake, awake, utter a song: Arise, Barak, and lead away thy captives, thou son of Abinoam.
King James Awake, awake, Deborah: awake, awake, utter a song: arise, Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinoam.
World English Bible ‘Awake, awake, Deborah! Awake, awake, utter a song! Arise, Barak, and lead away your captives, you son of Abinoam.’
Judges 5:13
American King James Then he made him that remains have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.
American Standard Version Then came down a remnant of the nobles `and' the people; Jehovah came down for me against the mighty.
King James Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.
World English Bible “Then a remnant of the nobles and the people came down. Yahweh came down for me against the mighty.
Judges 5:14
American King James Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after you, Benjamin, among your people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.
American Standard Version Out of Ephraim `came down' they whose root is in Amalek; After thee, Benjamin, among thy peoples; Out of Machir came down governors, And out of Zebulun they that handle the marshal's staff.
King James Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.
World English Bible Those whose root is in Amalek came out of Ephraim, after you, Benjamin, among your peoples. Governors come down out of Machir. Those who handle the marshal’s staff came out of Zebulun.
Judges 5:15
American King James And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.
American Standard Version And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As was Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed forth at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben There were great resolves of heart.
King James And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.
World English Bible The princes of Issachar were with Deborah. As was Issachar, so was Barak. They rushed into the valley at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben, there were great resolves of heart.
Judges 5:16
American King James Why stayed you among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.
American Standard Version Why sattest thou among the sheepfolds, To hear the pipings for the flocks? At the watercourses of Reuben There were great searchings of heart.
King James Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.
World English Bible Why did you sit among the sheepfolds? To hear the whistling for the flocks? At the watercourses of Reuben, there were great searchings of heart.
Judges 5:17
American King James Gilead stayed beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and stayed in his breaches.
American Standard Version Gilead abode beyond the Jordan: And Dan, why did he remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, And abode by his creeks.
King James Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.
World English Bible Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks.
Judges 5:18
American King James Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that risked their lives to the death in the high places of the field.
American Standard Version Zebulun was a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death, And Naphtali, upon the high places of the field.
King James Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.
World English Bible Zebulun was a people that jeopardized their lives to the death; Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.
Judges 5:19
American King James The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.
American Standard Version The kings came and fought; Then fought the kings of Canaan. In Taanach by the waters of Megiddo: They took no gain of money.
King James The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.
World English Bible “The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.
Judges 5:20
American King James They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.
American Standard Version From heaven fought the stars, From their courses they fought against Sisera.
King James They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.
World English Bible From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.
Judges 5:21
American King James The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, you have trodden down strength.
American Standard Version The river Kishon swept them away, That ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength.
King James The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
World English Bible The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.
Judges 5:22
American King James Then were the horse hoofs broken by the means of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones.
American Standard Version Then did the horsehoofs stamp By reason of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.
King James Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones.
World English Bible Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones.
Judges 5:23
American King James Curse you Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse you bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.
American Standard Version Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of Jehovah. Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, Because they came not to the help of Jehovah, To the help of Jehovah against the mighty.
King James Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.
World English Bible ‘Curse Meroz,’ said Yahweh’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help Yahweh, to help Yahweh against the mighty.’
Judges 5:24
American King James Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
American Standard Version Blessed above women shall Jael be, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
King James Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
World English Bible “Jael shall be blessed above women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
Judges 5:25
American King James He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
American Standard Version He asked water, `and' she gave him milk; She brought him butter in a lordly dish.
King James He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
World English Bible He asked for water. She gave him milk. She brought him butter in a lordly dish.
Judges 5:26
American King James She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples.
American Standard Version She put her hand to the tent-pin, And her right hand to the workmen's hammer; And with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote through his head; Yea, she pierced and struck through his temples.
King James She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples.
World English Bible She put her hand to the tent peg, and her right hand to the workmen’s hammer. With the hammer she struck Sisera. She struck through his head. Yes, she pierced and struck through his temples.
Judges 5:27
American King James At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead.
American Standard Version At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay; At her feet he bowed, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell down dead.
King James At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead.
World English Bible At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay. At her feet he bowed, he fell. Where he bowed, there he fell down dead.
Judges 5:28
American King James The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?
American Standard Version Through the window she looked forth, and cried, The mother of Sisera `cried' through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? Why tarry the wheels of his chariots?
King James The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?
World English Bible “Through the window she looked out, and cried: Sisera’s mother looked through the lattice. ‘Why is his chariot so long in coming? Why do the wheels of his chariots wait?’
Judges 5:29
American King James Her wise ladies answered her, yes, she returned answer to herself,
American Standard Version Her wise ladies answered her, Yea, she returned answer to herself,
King James Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,
World English Bible Her wise ladies answered her, Yes, she returned answer to herself,
Judges 5:30
American King James Have they not sped? have they not divided the prey; to every man a damsel or two; to Sisera a prey of divers colors, a prey of divers colors of needlework, of divers colors of needlework on both sides, meet for the necks of them that take the spoil?
American Standard Version Have they not found, have they not divided the spoil? A damsel, two damsels to every man; To Sisera a spoil of dyed garments, A spoil of dyed garments embroidered, Of dyed garments embroidered on both sides, on the necks of the spoil?
King James Have they not sped? have they not divided the prey; to every man a damsel or two; to Sisera a prey of divers colors, a prey of divers colors of needlework, of divers colors of needlework on both sides, meet for the necks of them that take the spoil?
World English Bible ‘Have they not found, have they not divided the plunder? A lady, two ladies to every man; to Sisera a plunder of dyed garments, a plunder of dyed garments embroidered, of dyed garments embroidered on both sides, on the necks of the plunder?’
Judges 5:31
American King James So let all your enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goes forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.
American Standard Version So let all thine enemies perish, O Jehovah: But let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.
King James So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.
World English Bible “So let all your enemies perish, Yahweh, but let those who love him be as the sun when it rises in its strength.” Then the land had rest forty years.