World English Bible
Exodus 18:17
“Moses' father-in-law said to him, "The thing that you do is not good.”
Verse in context — Exodus 18
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Moses said to his father-in-law, "Because the people come to me to inquire of God.
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When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between a man and his neighbor, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
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Moses' father-in-law said to him, "The thing that you do is not good.
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You will surely wear away, both you, and this people that is with you; for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to perform it yourself alone.
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Listen now to my voice. I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You represent the people before God, and bring the causes to God.
About Exodus
God delivers Israel from Egypt, gives the Ten Commandments, and establishes His covenant with His people.
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