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Berean Standard Bible

““When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD.”

Judges 5:2

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After the victory over Sisera, Deborah and Barak sing a song of praise. It is one of the oldest poems in the Bible.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

“Because the leaders took the lead in Israel, because the people offered themselves willingly, be blessed, Yahweh!

King James Version (KJV)

Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For that the leaders took the lead in Israel, For that the people offered themselves willingly, Bless ye Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because of the flowing hair of the fighters in Israel, because the people gave themselves freely, give praise to the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque ha vengado las injurias de Israel, porque el pueblo se ha ofrecido de su voluntad, load á Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

«Por cuanto condujo valientemente a los caudillos de Israel, y el pueblo alegremente lo siguió, alaben al Señor.

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