Exodus 18:17

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Moses' father-in-law Jethro visited the camp and watched Moses judge disputes from morning until evening. He observed the crowds waiting and the toll on Moses.

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Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
Numbers 11:16Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you.
Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Compare translations

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good.

World English Bible (WEB)

Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good.

King James Version (KJV)

And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Moses` father-in-law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Moses' father-in-law said to him, What you are doing is not good.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces el suegro de Moisés le dijo: No haces bien:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―No está bien —le dijo su suegro—.

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Exodus 18:17

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