2 Samuel 23:3 - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version3 The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘Whoever rules people fairly, who rules with respect for God, Féach an chaibidilTuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God. Féach an chaibidilAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me, When one rules over men righteously, ruling in the fear of God, Féach an chaibidilAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God, Féach an chaibidilCommon English Bible3 Israel’s God has spoken, Israel’s rock said to me: “Whoever rules rightly over people, whoever rules in the fear of God, Féach an chaibidilCatholic Public Domain Version3 The God of Israel spoke to me, the Strong One of Israel spoke, the Ruler of men, the Just Ruler, in the fear of God, Féach an chaibidil |
And also, during the whole time that I was appointed to be governor in the land of Judah, neither my brothers nor I ate the food that was allowed for the governor. I never forced the people to pay taxes to buy my food. I was governor from the 20th year until the 32nd year that Artaxerxes was king. I was governor of Judah for twelve years.
But you should also choose some of the people to be judges and leaders. “Choose good men you can trust—men who respect God. Choose men who will not change their decisions for money. Make these men rulers over the people. There should be rulers over 1000 people, 100 people, 50 people, and even over ten people.