NET Bible
"You replied to me that what I had said to you was good."
— Deuteronomy 1:14, NET Bible
“And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.”
“And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do. ”
“You answered me, and said, "The thing which you have spoken is good [for us] to do."”
“Then you answered me: The thing is good which thou meanest to do.”
“And you made answer and said to me, It is good for us to do as you say.”
“And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.”
Indeed, may the LORD, the God of your ancestors, make you a thousand times more numerous than you are now, blessing you just as he said he would!
But how can I alone bear up under the burden of your hardship and strife?
Select wise and practical men, those known among your tribes, whom I may appoint as your leaders.”
You replied to me that what I had said to you was good.
So I chose as your tribal leaders wise and well-known men, placing them over you as administrators of groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, and also as other tribal officials.
I furthermore admonished your judges at that time that they should pay attention to issues among your fellow citizens and judge fairly, whether between one person and a native Israelite or a resident foreigner.
They must not discriminate in judgment, but hear the lowly and the great alike. Nor should they be intimidated by human beings, for judgment belongs to God. If the matter being adjudicated is too difficult for them, they should bring it before me for a hearing.