Exodus 18:17
King James Version
And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
Exodus 18:17 in context
Exodus 18:15
And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:
Exodus 18:16
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.
Exodus 18:17SELECTED VERSE
And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
Exodus 18:18
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.
Exodus 18:19
Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God: