16. Whenever they have a disagreement, they come to me to have me settle the matter between them and make known to them God’s statutes and instructions.”
17. “What you are doing is not wise,” Moses’ father-in-law replied.
18. “You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. The task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.
19. Now, listen to me, and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. Act as the people’s representative before God, and bring their disputes to God.