Judges 5:2

Judges 5:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2“When the princes in Israel take the lead,

when the people willingly offer themselves—

praise the Lord!

2“For 5:2 Or the hair hanging free inthe leaders leading in Israel,

For the people volunteering,

Bless the Lord!

2“That the leaders led in Israel,

That the people volunteered,

Bless the Lord!

2“For the leaders who took the lead in Israel,

For the people who volunteered [for battle],

Bless the Lord!

2“When the princes take the lead in Israel,

when the people volunteer,

bless the Lord.

2“The princes in Israel lead the way.

The people follow them just because they want to.

When this happens, praise the Lord!