19Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes to him.
19Now listen to 18:19 Lit my voiceme: I will give you counsel, and God be with you. 18:19 Lit You be for the people in front of GodYou be the people’s representative before God, and you bring the 18:19 Lit mattersdisputes to God,
19Now listen to 18:19 Lit my voice.me; 18:19 Instead of speaking directly to Moses, God used Jethro. Jethro’s willingness to speak and Moses’ willingness to listen reflects beautifully on the spiritual and emotional maturity of both men and the value of such a relationship.I will advise you, and may God be with you [to confirm my advice]. You shall represent the people before God. You shall bring their disputes and causes to Him.
19Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him.