Exodus 18:17
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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15And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:Select Exodus 18:15
16When 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.Select Exodus 18:16
17And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.Select Exodus 18:17
18Thou 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.Select Exodus 18:18
19Hearken 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:Select Exodus 18:19
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WEB
18:17 Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good.
ASV
18:17 And Moses’ father-in-law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
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