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16 And when they have a controversy, they come to me; and I judge between one and another, and I make them know the statutes of God and his laws. 17 And Moses' father-in-law said to him, The thing that you are doing is not good. 18 You will surely wear yourself out, both you, and all this people that is with you; for this thing is too heavy for you; you are not able to do it alone. 19 Listen now to my voice, I will give you counsel, and God shall be with you; you must become a teacher from God to the people, to bring their disputes before God; 20 And you shall warn them to keep the ordinances and laws that you may show them how to conduct themselves and the works that they must do. 21 Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men who fear God, truthful men who hate bribes and deceit; and appoint such over them to be officers of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. 22 Let them judge the people at all times; and when they have an important matter, let them come to you; but every small matter they shall judge for themselves; so it shall be easier for you, and they shall bear the burden with you. Exodus 18:16-22, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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