Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “You who ride on white donkeys, sitting on your saddle blankets, and you who walk along the road, consider New Living Translation “Consider this, you who ride on fine donkeys, you who sit on fancy saddle blankets, and you who walk along the road. English Standard Version “Tell of it, you who ride on white donkeys, you who sit on rich carpets and you who walk by the way. Berean Standard Bible You who ride white donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and you who travel the road, ponder King James Bible Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way. New King James Version “Speak, you who ride on white donkeys, Who sit in judges’ attire, And who walk along the road. New American Standard Bible “You who ride on white donkeys, You who sit on rich carpets, And you who travel on the road—shout in praise! NASB 1995 “You who ride on white donkeys, You who sit on rich carpets, And you who travel on the road— sing! NASB 1977 “You who ride on white donkeys, You who sit on rich carpets, And you who travel on the road—sing! Legacy Standard Bible You who ride on white donkeys, You who sit on rich carpets, And you who travel on the road—muse aloud! Amplified Bible “Sing of it, you who ride on white donkeys, You who sit on rich carpets, And you who walk by the way. Christian Standard Bible You who ride on white donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and who travel on the road, give praise! Holman Christian Standard Bible You who ride on white donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and who travel on the road, give praise! 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. Contemporary English Version Listen, everyone! Whether you ride a donkey with a padded saddle or have to walk. English Revised Version Tell of it, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit on rich carpets, and ye that walk by the way. GOD'S WORD® Translation You people who ride on brown donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and who walk on the road-think. Good News Translation Tell of it, you that ride on white donkeys, sitting on saddles, and you that must walk wherever you go. International Standard Version "Speak up, you who ride white donkeys, sitting on cloth saddles while you travel on your way! Majority Standard Bible You who ride white donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and you who travel the road, ponder NET Bible You who ride on light-colored female donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, you who walk on the road, pay attention! New Heart English Bible "Speak, you who ride on white donkeys, you who sit on saddle blankets, and you who walk by the way. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionRiders on white donkeys—Sitters on a long robe—And walkers by the way—meditate! Young's Literal Translation Riders on white asses -- Sitters on a long robe -- And walkers by the way -- meditate! Smith's Literal Translation Ye riding upon white asses, Sitting upon jurisdiction, And going upon the way, speak ye. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSpeak, you that ride upon fair asses, and you that sit in judgment, and walk in the way. Catholic Public Domain Version You who ride upon donkeys laboring, and you who sit in judgment, and you who walk along the way, speak out. New American Bible Those who ride on white donkeys, seated on saddle rugs, and those who travel the road, Sing of them New Revised Standard Version “Tell of it, you who ride on white donkeys, you who sit on rich carpets and you who walk by the way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO you who ride on white asses, you who dwell in houses, and you who travel on the highways, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And riders of white donkeys and dwellers in houses and those walking in the roads OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ye that ride on white asses, Ye that sit on rich cloths, And ye that walk by the way, tell of it; Brenton Septuagint Translation Ye that mount a she-ass at noon-day, ye that sit on the judgement-seat, and walk by the roads of them that sit in judgement by the way; declare Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Deborah and Barak…9My heart is with the princes of Israel, with the volunteers among the people. Bless the LORD! 10You who ride white donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and you who travel the road, ponder 11the voices of the singers at the watering places. There they shall recount the righteous acts of the LORD, the righteous deeds of His villagers in Israel. Then the people of the LORD went down to the gates:… Cross References Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Isaiah 32:20 Blessed are those who sow beside abundant waters, who let the ox and donkey range freely. Psalm 105:2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Psalm 66:16 Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. Psalm 107:32 Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders. Psalm 145:5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. Psalm 149:1 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. Isaiah 12:4-5 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. Isaiah 42:10-12 Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. Isaiah 51:3 For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song. Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Jeremiah 31:12-13 They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. Matthew 21:5 “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” Luke 19:35-38 Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. / As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. / And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: ... John 12:14-15 Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.” Treasury of Scripture Speak, you that ride on white asses, you that sit in judgment, and walk by the way. speak. Psalm 105:2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Psalm 145:5,11 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works… ride Judges 10:4 And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havothjair unto this day, which are in the land of Gilead. Judges 12:14 And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years. ye that sit Psalm 107:32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. Isaiah 28:6 And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. Joel 3:12 Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about. Jump to Previous Asses Blankets Carpets Cloths Consider Donkeys Judgment Meditate Rich Ride Riders Road Robe Saddle Sit Sitting Speak Thought Travel Walk Way WhiteJump to Next Asses Blankets Carpets Cloths Consider Donkeys Judgment Meditate Rich Ride Riders Road Robe Saddle Sit Sitting Speak Thought Travel Walk Way WhiteJudges 5 1. The Song of Deborah and BarakYou who ride white donkeys In ancient Israel, donkeys were a common mode of transportation, but white donkeys were considered a sign of wealth and status. This phrase likely refers to the leaders or nobles of the society, those who had the means to own such animals. In biblical times, donkeys were valued for their endurance and ability to navigate difficult terrain, making them a symbol of peace and humility, as opposed to horses, which were associated with war. The mention of white donkeys may also symbolize purity and righteousness, drawing a parallel to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:1-11), emphasizing humility and peace. who sit on saddle blankets and you who travel the road ponder Persons / Places / Events 1. DeborahA prophetess and judge of Israel who, along with Barak, led Israel to victory over the Canaanite army led by Sisera. Judges 5 is a song of victory attributed to her. 2. Barak The military leader who, under Deborah's guidance, led the Israelite forces against Sisera. 3. Israelites The people of God who were oppressed by the Canaanites and delivered through the leadership of Deborah and Barak. 4. Canaanites The oppressors of Israel during this period, specifically under the command of Sisera, the commander of King Jabin's army. 5. White Donkeys Symbolic of wealth and status, as only the affluent could afford such animals and the luxury of riding them. Teaching Points Acknowledging God's BlessingsThe mention of riding white donkeys serves as a reminder to recognize and speak of God's blessings in our lives, regardless of our status or wealth. Responsibility of the Privileged Those who are blessed with resources and status have a responsibility to speak out and act justly, using their influence for God's purposes. Unity in Diversity The call to speak is directed at various groups, highlighting the importance of unity among different social classes in praising God and recounting His deeds. Reflecting on God's Deliverance Just as the Israelites were called to remember and speak of their deliverance, we too should regularly reflect on and testify about God's work in our lives. Engagement in Community The reference to those who travel the road suggests active participation in the community, encouraging believers to engage with and support one another.(10) Speak.--Rather, Think of it. or, perhaps, "Meditate the song." It is placed in the original in far more forcible position at the end of the verse. Ye that ride on white asses.--That is, nobles and wealthy (Judges 10:4; Judges 12:14). The word can hardly mean "white," because there are no such things as white asses. It means rather "bright-coloured" (Ezekiel 27:18), "glossy-skinned," or "dappled" (super nitentes asinos, Vulg.). These were the more valuable sort of asses, and were used by the rich and great. It is only because this was not understood among the Greeks and Romans, who despised the ass, that the LXX. and Josephus so often disguise the word in writing for Gentiles, using p?lon, "steed," or the general word hupozugion, "beast of burden," instead. No incident was more derided among the Gentiles than the riding to Zion of her king, "meek and sitting upon an ass" (Zechariah 9:9), (see the Life of Christ, 2:197). Here though the Alexandrine MS. of the LXX has "on female asses of the South "--i.e., of Ethiopia--we find in other MSS. "on beasts of burden." Ye that sit in judgment.--Rather, ye that sit on rich divans, though our version follows the Vatican MS. of the LXX., the Chaldee, and the Vulgate. The Hebrew is, "ye that sit on middin," and some Jews understood it to mean "at Middin"--i.e., ye inhabitants of the town Middin (which is mentioned in Joshua 15:61, and which they suppose may have been peculiarly oppressed and insulted by the enemy). Others, again, suppose that middin is saddle-cloths (comp. Matthew 21:7). The Alexandrine MS. of the LXX. has epi lampenom--i.e., on sedans or covered chariots. There can be little doubt that it means "bright carpets" (compare mad in Psalm 109:18). . . . Verse 10. - She appeals to the nobles who ride on white (or roan) asses, and sit on rich saddle-cloths (not sit in judgment), and to the people who walk by the way, alike to speak of the great deliverance.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You who rideרֹכְבֵי֩ (rō·ḵə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 7392: To ride, to place upon, to despatch white צְחֹר֜וֹת (ṣə·ḥō·rō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 6715: White donkeys, אֲתֹנ֨וֹת (’ă·ṯō·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 860: A female donkey who sit יֹשְׁבֵ֧י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against saddle blankets, מִדִּ֛ין (mid·dîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4055: Extent, height, a measure, a vesture, a carpet and you who travel וְהֹלְכֵ֥י (wə·hō·lə·ḵê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk the road, דֶּ֖רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action ponder שִֽׂיחוּ׃ (śî·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7878: To muse, complain, talk (of) Links Judges 5:10 NIVJudges 5:10 NLT Judges 5:10 ESV Judges 5:10 NASB Judges 5:10 KJV Judges 5:10 BibleApps.com Judges 5:10 Biblia Paralela Judges 5:10 Chinese Bible Judges 5:10 French Bible Judges 5:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 5:10 Tell of it you who ride (Jd Judg. 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