The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘The one who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
2 Chronicles 19:9 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised He commanded them, saying, ‘In the fear of the Lord, with integrity, and wholeheartedly, you are to do the following: Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The king charged them, Do this in the fear of the Lord, faithfully, with integrity and a blameless heart. American Standard Version (1901) And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of Jehovah, faithfully, and with a perfect heart. Common English Bible He instructed them, “You must respect the LORD at all times, in truth, and with complete integrity. Catholic Public Domain Version And he instructed them, saying, "So shall you act: faithfully, in the fear of the Lord, and with a perfect heart. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he charged them, saying: Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart. |
The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘The one who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.’
For every dispute that comes to you from your brothers who dwell in their cities #– #whether it regards differences of bloodguilt, law, commandment, statutes, or judgements #– #you are to warn them, so they will not incur guilt before the Lord and wrath will not come on you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt.
And now, may the terror of the Lord be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the Lord our God.’
Jehoshaphat also appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites and priests and some of the Israelite family heads for deciding the Lord’s will and for settling disputes of the residents of Jerusalem.