"The peasantryceased,they ceasedin Israel,UntilI, Deborah,arose,Until I arose,a motherin Israel.
"I am of those who are peaceable[and] faithfulin Israel.You are seekingto destroya city,even a motherin Israel.Whywould you swallowup the inheritanceof the LORD?"
Thereforethe Jewsof the ruralareas,who livein the ruraltowns,makethe fourteenthdayof the monthAdar[a] holidayfor rejoicingand feastingand sendingportions[of food] to oneanother.
"Kingswill be your guardians,And their princessesyour nurses.They will bowdownto you with their facesto the earthAnd lickthe dustof your feet;And [you] will knowthat I am the LORD;Those whohopefullywaitfor Me will not be putto shame.
GreetRufus,a choice manin the Lord,alsohis motherand mine.
"In the daysof Shamgarthe sonof Anath,In the daysof Jael,the highwayswere deserted,And travelerswentby roundaboutways.
"Newgodswere chosen;Thenwar[was] in the gates.Not a shieldor a spearwas seenAmong fortythousandin Israel.
