15. Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to enquire of God.
16. When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between a man and his neighbour, and I make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.”
17. Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good.
18. You will surely wear away, both you, and this people that is with you; for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to perform it yourself alone.
19. Listen now to my voice. I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You represent the people before God, and bring the causes to God.