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Berean Standard Bible

“If you follow this advice and God so directs you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace.””

Exodus 18:23

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Moses' father-in-law Jethro has visited the camp and watched Moses judge disputes from morning to evening. He warns that the work will wear out both Moses and the people.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If you follow this advice and God so directs you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace.”

World English Bible (WEB)

If you will do this thing, and God commands you so, then you will be able to endure, and all these people also will go to their place in peace.”

King James Version (KJV)

If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.

American Standard Version (ASV)

If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people also shall go to their place in peace.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If you do this, and God gives approval, then you will be able to go on without weariness, and all this people will go to their tents in peace.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Si esto hicieres, y Dios te lo mandare, tú podrás persistir, y todo este pueblo se irá también en paz á su lugar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si sigues mi consejo, y si al Señor le parece bien, podrás soportar todas las presiones, y habrá paz y armonía en el campamento».

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