Deuteronomy 1:13
Deuteronomy 1:13 King James Version (KJV)
Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.
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 1:13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Choose wise and discerning and experienced men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads.’
Deuteronomy 1:13 New Century Version (NCV)
So choose some men from each tribe—wise men who have understanding and experience—and I will make them leaders over you.”
Deuteronomy 1:13 American Standard Version (ASV)
Take you wise men, and understanding, and known, according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.
Deuteronomy 1:13 New International Version (NIV)
Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.”
Deuteronomy 1:13 New King James Version (NKJV)
Choose wise, understanding, and knowledgeable men from among your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.’
Deuteronomy 1:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads (leaders) over you.’