²¹ You are to look for capable men among the people, men who fear God, men of integrity who hate dishonest gain. You are to set these men over them as officials over thousands, hundreds,^[a] fifties,^[b] and tens.^{[c] 22} They are to judge the people at all times. Let them bring every major matter to you, but let them judge every minor matter. It will lighten your burden, and they’ll bear it with you. ²³ If you do this,^[d] and God so commands you, you will be able to stand the strain,^[e] and all these people will also go to their homes in peace.”