King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
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.
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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 And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
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Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing 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.
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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 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:
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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.
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