Deuteronomy 1:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But how can I bear the heavy burden of your disputes all by myself?

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Then you spoke in a vision to your faithful one and said, “I have set the crown on one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people.

You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you, for the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.

to the one group a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is qualified for these things?

Not that we are qualified of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our qualification is from God,

May the Lord, the God of your ancestors, increase you a thousand times more and bless you, as he has promised you!

Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable, and I will make them your leaders.’

“At that time I said to you, ‘I am unable by myself to bear you.