17 But Moses’ father-in-law said unto him, The thing which thou doest, is not well.

18 Thou both [a]weariest thyself greatly, and this people that is with thee: for the thing is too heavy for thee: (A)thou art not able to do it thyself alone.

19 Hear now my [b]voice, (I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee) be thou for the people to [c]Godward, and report thou the causes unto God,

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 18:18 Hebrew, thou wilt faint and fall.
  2. Exodus 18:19 Or, counsel.
  3. Exodus 18:19 Judge thou in hard causes, which cannot be decided but by consulting with God.

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:

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