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Exodus 18:16-22
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 18
16
When they have a dispute, it comes to me, and I judge between someone and his neighbor and make known the statutes of God and His laws.'
17
Moses’ father-in-law then said to him, 'The thing that you are doing is not good.
18
You will surely wear out, both yourself and these people who are with you, because the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.
19
Now listen to me: I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You be the people’s representative before God, and you bring the disputes to God,
20
then admonish them about the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they are to walk and the work they are to do.
21
Furthermore, you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place
these
over them
as
leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
22
Let them judge the people at all times; and let it be that they will bring to you every major matter, but they will judge every minor matter themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will carry
the burden
with you.
King James Version
Chapter 18
16
When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
17
And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
18
Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.
19
Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:
20
And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.
21
Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
22
And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 18
16
Whenever they have a dispute, it comes to me, and I make a decision between one man and another. I teach them God’s statutes and laws."
17
"What you’re doing is not good," Moses’s father-in-law said to him.
18
"You will certainly wear out both yourself and these people who are with you, because the task is too heavy for you. You can’t do it alone.
19
Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and God be with you. You be the one to represent the people before God and bring their cases to him.
20
Instruct them about the statutes and laws, and teach them the way to live and what they must do.
21
But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating dishonest profit. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
22
They should judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you every major case but judge every minor case themselves. In this way you will lighten your load, and they will bear it with you.
New Living Translation
Chapter 18
16
When a dispute arises, they come to me, and I am the one who settles the case between the quarreling parties. I inform the people of God’s decrees and give them his instructions.'
17
This is not good!' Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed.
18
You’re going to wear yourself out — and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself.
19
Now listen to me, and let me give you a word of advice, and may God be with you. You should continue to be the people’s representative before God, bringing their disputes to him.
20
Teach them God’s decrees, and give them his instructions. Show them how to conduct their lives.
21
But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.
22
They should always be available to solve the people’s common disputes, but have them bring the major cases to you. Let the leaders decide the smaller matters themselves. They will help you carry the load, making the task easier for you.
English Standard Version
Chapter 18
16
when they have a dispute, they come to me and I decide between one person and another, and I make them know the statutes of God and his laws."
17
Moses ' father-in-law said to him, "What you are doing is not good.
18
You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone.
19
Now obey my voice; I will give you advice, and God be with you! You shall represent the people before God and bring their cases to God,
20
and you shall warn them about the statutes and the laws, and make them know the way in which they must walk and what they must do.
21
Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
22
And let them judge the people at all times. Every great matter they shall bring to you, but any small matter they shall decide themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you.
New International Version
Chapter 18
16
Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me, and I decide between the parties and inform them of God’s decrees and instructions."
17
Moses’ father-in-law replied, "What you are doing is not good.
18
You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.
19
Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes to him.
20
Teach them his decrees and instructions, and show them the way they are to live and how they are to behave.
21
But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
22
Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.
New King James Version
Chapter 18
16
When they have a difficulty, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known the statutes of God and His laws.”
17
So Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do
is
not good.
18
Both you and these people who
are
with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thing
is
too much for you; you are not able to perform it by yourself.
19
Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you: Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God.
20
And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do.
21
Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place
such
over them
to be
rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
22
And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be
that
every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So it will be easier for you, for they will bear
the burden
with you.
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