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New Living Translation
2 Chronicles 19:6
and he said to them, "Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord . He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then he said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for a mere mortal, but for the Lord, who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Then he said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for a mere mortal, but for the Lord, who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Hebrew Names Version
and said to the judges, Consider what you do: for you don't judge for man, but for the LORD; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
and said to the judges, Consider what you do: for you don't judge for man, but for the LORD; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
King James Version
And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord , who is with you in the judgment.
And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord , who is with you in the judgment.
English Standard Version
and said to the judges, "Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the Lord . He is with you in giving judgment.
and said to the judges, "Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the Lord . He is with you in giving judgment.
New Century Version
Jehoshaphat said to them, "Watch what you do, because you are not judging for people but for the Lord . He will be with you when you make a decision.
Jehoshaphat said to them, "Watch what you do, because you are not judging for people but for the Lord . He will be with you when you make a decision.
New English Translation
He told the judges, "Be careful what you do, for you are not judging for men, but for the Lord , who will be with you when you make judicial decisions.
He told the judges, "Be careful what you do, for you are not judging for men, but for the Lord , who will be with you when you make judicial decisions.
Amplified Bible
and he said to the judges, "Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the LORD who is with you in the matter of judgment.
and he said to the judges, "Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the LORD who is with you in the matter of judgment.
New American Standard Bible
He said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for mankind but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment.
He said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for mankind but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment.
World English Bible
and said to the judges, Consider what you do: for you don't judge for man, but for Yahweh; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
and said to the judges, Consider what you do: for you don't judge for man, but for Yahweh; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And said to the iudges, Take heede what ye doe: for yee execute not the iudgements of man, but of the Lorde, and he will be with you in the cause and iudgement.
And said to the iudges, Take heede what ye doe: for yee execute not the iudgements of man, but of the Lorde, and he will be with you in the cause and iudgement.
Legacy Standard Bible
And he said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for Yahweh who is with you when you render judgment.
And he said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for Yahweh who is with you when you render judgment.
Berean Standard Bible
Then he said to the judges, "Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.
Then he said to the judges, "Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.
Contemporary English Version
and told them: Be careful when you make your decisions in court, because these are the Lord 's people, and he will know what you decide.
and told them: Be careful when you make your decisions in court, because these are the Lord 's people, and he will know what you decide.
Complete Jewish Bible
and instructed the judges, "Think about what you are doing: you are not dispensing justice by merely human standards but on behalf of Adonai ; he is with you when you deliver a verdict.
and instructed the judges, "Think about what you are doing: you are not dispensing justice by merely human standards but on behalf of Adonai ; he is with you when you deliver a verdict.
Darby Translation
And he said to the judges, Take heed what ye do; for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah, who will be with you in the matter of judgment.
And he said to the judges, Take heed what ye do; for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah, who will be with you in the matter of judgment.
Easy-to-Read Version
He told the judges, "Be careful in what you are doing, because you are not judging for people, but for the Lord . He will be with you when you make decisions.
He told the judges, "Be careful in what you are doing, because you are not judging for people, but for the Lord . He will be with you when you make decisions.
George Lamsa Translation
And he said to the judges, Take heed what you do; for you judge not for man, but for the LORD our God.
And he said to the judges, Take heed what you do; for you judge not for man, but for the LORD our God.
Good News Translation
and instructed them: "Be careful in pronouncing judgment; you are not acting on human authority, but on the authority of the Lord , and he is with you when you pass sentence.
and instructed them: "Be careful in pronouncing judgment; you are not acting on human authority, but on the authority of the Lord , and he is with you when you pass sentence.
Lexham English Bible
And he said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you are not judging for a man but for Yahweh. Now he is with you in speaking justice.
And he said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you are not judging for a man but for Yahweh. Now he is with you in speaking justice.
Literal Translation
and said to the judges, Watch what you are doing, for you shall not judge for man, but for Jehovah, and He is with you in the matter of judgment;
and said to the judges, Watch what you are doing, for you shall not judge for man, but for Jehovah, and He is with you in the matter of judgment;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And sayde vnto the Iudges: Take hede what ye do: for ye execute not the iudgment of man, but of the LORDE, and he is with you in iudgmet:
And sayde vnto the Iudges: Take hede what ye do: for ye execute not the iudgment of man, but of the LORDE, and he is with you in iudgmet:
American Standard Version
and said to the judges, Consider what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah; and he is with you in the judgment.
and said to the judges, Consider what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah; and he is with you in the judgment.
Bible in Basic English
And said to the judges, Take care what you do, for you are judging not for man but for the Lord, and he is with you in the decisions you give.
And said to the judges, Take care what you do, for you are judging not for man but for the Lord, and he is with you in the decisions you give.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And sayde to the iudges, Take heede what ye do: for ye execute not the iudgementes of man, but of God, whiche is with you in the iudgement.
And sayde to the iudges, Take heede what ye do: for ye execute not the iudgementes of man, but of God, whiche is with you in the iudgement.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
and said to the judges: 'Consider what ye do; for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD; and [He is] with you in giving judgment.
and said to the judges: 'Consider what ye do; for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD; and [He is] with you in giving judgment.
King James Version (1611)
And said to the Iudges, Take heed what ye doe: for yee iudge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the iudgement.
And said to the Iudges, Take heed what ye doe: for yee iudge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the iudgement.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he said to the judges, Take good heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, and with you are matters of judgment.
And he said to the judges, Take good heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, and with you are matters of judgment.
English Revised Version
and said to the judges, Consider what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
and said to the judges, Consider what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he comaundide to the iugis, and seide, Se ye, what ye doen; for ye vsen not the doom of man, but of the Lord; and what euere thing ye demen, schal turne `in to you;
And he comaundide to the iugis, and seide, Se ye, what ye doen; for ye vsen not the doom of man, but of the Lord; and what euere thing ye demen, schal turne `in to you;
Update Bible Version
and said to the judges, Consider what you do: for you do not judge for man, but for Yahweh; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
and said to the judges, Consider what you do: for you do not judge for man, but for Yahweh; and [he is] with you in the judgment.
Webster's Bible Translation
And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who [is] with you in the judgment.
And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who [is] with you in the judgment.
New King James Version
and said to the judges, "Take heed to what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.
and said to the judges, "Take heed to what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.
New Life Bible
And he said to the judges, "Think about what you do. For you do not judge for man, but for the Lord. He is with you when you judge between right and wrong.
And he said to the judges, "Think about what you do. For you do not judge for man, but for the Lord. He is with you when you judge between right and wrong.
New Revised Standard
and said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you judge not on behalf of human beings but on the Lord 's behalf; he is with you in giving judgment.
and said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you judge not on behalf of human beings but on the Lord 's behalf; he is with you in giving judgment.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and said unto the judges, See what, ye, are doing, inasmuch as, not for man, must ye judge, but for Yahweh, - who will be with you, in the word of justice.
and said unto the judges, See what, ye, are doing, inasmuch as, not for man, must ye judge, but for Yahweh, - who will be with you, in the word of justice.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And charging the judges, he said: Take heed what you do: for you exercise not the judgment of man, but of the Lord: and whatsoever you judge, it shall redound to you.
And charging the judges, he said: Take heed what you do: for you exercise not the judgment of man, but of the Lord: and whatsoever you judge, it shall redound to you.
Revised Standard Version
and said to the judges, "Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the LORD; he is with you in giving judgment.
and said to the judges, "Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the LORD; he is with you in giving judgment.
Young's Literal Translation
and saith unto the judges, `See what ye are doing -- for not for man do ye judge, but for Jehovah, who [is] with you in the matter of judgment;
and saith unto the judges, `See what ye are doing -- for not for man do ye judge, but for Jehovah, who [is] with you in the matter of judgment;
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment.
He said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment.
Contextual Overview
5 He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns, 6 and he said to them, "Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord . He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case. 7 Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes." 8 In Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests and clan leaders in Israel to serve as judges for cases involving the Lord 's regulations and for civil disputes. 9 These were his instructions to them: "You must always act in the fear of the Lord , with faithfulness and an undivided heart. 10 Whenever a case comes to you from fellow citizens in an outlying town, whether a murder case or some other violation of God's laws, commands, decrees, or regulations, you must warn them not to sin against the Lord , so that he will not be angry with you and them. Do this and you will not be guilty. 11 "Amariah the high priest will have final say in all cases involving the Lord . Zebadiah son of Ishmael, a leader from the tribe of Judah, will have final say in all civil cases. The Levites will assist you in making sure that justice is served. Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the Lord be with those who do what is right."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Take: Joshua 22:5, 1 Chronicles 28:10, Luke 12:15, Luke 21:8, Acts 5:35, Acts 22:26
ye judge: Deuteronomy 1:17, Psalms 82:1-6, Ecclesiastes 5:8
judgment: Heb. matter of judgment
Reciprocal: Exodus 18:17 - not good Leviticus 19:15 - General Deuteronomy 1:16 - Hear Deuteronomy 19:18 - diligent Deuteronomy 25:1 - General 1 Samuel 8:1 - made his 2 Samuel 3:39 - I am 2 Chronicles 19:11 - the Lord Nehemiah 5:7 - I rebuked Psalms 58:1 - Do Amos 5:15 - establish Luke 17:3 - heed Acts 20:28 - Take Romans 13:4 - he is 1 Timothy 4:16 - Take
Cross-References
Judges 19:23
The old man stepped outside to talk to them. "No, my brothers, don't do such an evil thing. For this man is a guest in my house, and such a thing would be shameful.
The old man stepped outside to talk to them. "No, my brothers, don't do such an evil thing. For this man is a guest in my house, and such a thing would be shameful.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And said to the judges, take heed what you do,.... In judgment, that they judged righteous judgment according to the law of God, without partiality and respect of persons:
for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord; not for man only, but for the Lord; and not so much for man as for the Lord, whom they represented in judgment; whose law was the rule of their judgment, and whose glory their end, and to whom they were accountable:
who is with you in the judgment: as to guide and direct you, so to observe how they behaved, and be a witness for or against them; the Targum is,
"ye judge not before men, but before the Word of the Lord, whose Shechinah dwells with you in the affair of judgment.''
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Chronicles 19:6. Take heed what ye do — A very solemn and very necessary caution; judges should feel themselves in the place of God, and judge as those who know they shall be judged for their judgments.
