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Exodus 18:22

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 22 They should judge the people when cases arise,* and they will bring every difficult case to you,+ but every minor case they will decide. Make it easier for yourself by letting them share the load along with you.+

Exodus 18:22

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 22 And they must judge the people on every proper occasion; and it must occur that every big case they will bring to you,+ but every small case they themselves will handle as judges. So make it lighter for yourself, and they must carry the load with you.+

Exodus 18:22

The Bible in Living English
- 22 * and let them judge the people at all times. And every large question they shall bring to you, and every small question they shall judge themselves; and they will relieve you and share your load.

Exodus 18:22

American Standard Version
- 22 and let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge themselves: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.

Exodus 18:22

The Emphasized Bible
- 22 So shall they judge the people at any time, and it shall be all the great matters shall they bring in unto thee, but all the small matters shall they themselves judge,—so, lighten thou the burden for thyself, and let them bear it with thee.

Exodus 18:22

King James Version
- 22 And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.