Deuteronomy 1:12-13
Deuteronomy 1:9-13 The Message (MSG)
At the time I told you, “I can’t do this, can’t carry you all by myself. GOD, your God, has multiplied your numbers. Why, look at you—you rival the stars in the sky! And may GOD, the God-of-Your-Fathers, keep it up and multiply you another thousand times, bless you just as he promised. But how can I carry, all by myself, your troubles and burdens and quarrels? So select some wise, understanding, and seasoned men from your tribes, and I will commission them as your leaders.”
Deuteronomy 1:12-13 King James Version (KJV)
How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife? Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.
Deuteronomy 1:12-13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
How can I alone bear the load and burden of you and your strife? Choose wise and discerning and experienced men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads.’
Deuteronomy 1:12-13 New Century Version (NCV)
But I cannot take care of your problems, your troubles, and your arguments by myself. So choose some men from each tribe—wise men who have understanding and experience—and I will make them leaders over you.”
Deuteronomy 1:12-13 American Standard Version (ASV)
How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife? Take you wise men, and understanding, and known, according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.
Deuteronomy 1:12-13 New International Version (NIV)
But how can I bear your problems and your burdens and your disputes all by myself? Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.”
Deuteronomy 1:12-13 New King James Version (NKJV)
How can I alone bear your problems and your burdens and your complaints? Choose wise, understanding, and knowledgeable men from among your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.’
Deuteronomy 1:12-13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
How can I alone bear the weight and pressure and burden of you and your strife (contention) and complaining? Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads (leaders) over you.’
Deuteronomy 1:12-13 New Living Translation (NLT)
But you are such a heavy load to carry! How can I deal with all your problems and bickering? Choose some well-respected men from each tribe who are known for their wisdom and understanding, and I will appoint them as your leaders.’