Exodus 18:16

King James Version (KJV)

When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.

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14 And when Moses’ father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even?

15 And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:

16 When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.

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.

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Exodus 18:16 in every translation

KJV King James Version: When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
WEB World English Bible: 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.”
BSB Berean Standard Bible: “Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me to judge between one man and another, and I make known to them the statutes and laws of God.”
ASV American Standard Version: when they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between a man and his neighbor, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: when they have a matter, it hath come unto me, and I have judged between a man and his neighbour, and made known the statutes of God, and His laws.'
DBY Darby Translation: When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known [to them] the statutes of God, and his laws.
WBS Webster Bible: When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between one and another, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.