Deuteronomy 1:15-17

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁵ And I took out of your tribes men wise and honourable, and appointed them rulers, tribunes, and centurions, and officers over fifties, and over tens, who might teach you all things.

¹⁶ And I commanded them, saying: Hear them, and judge that which is just: whether he be one of your country, or a stranger.

¹⁷ There shall be no difference of persons, you shall hear the little as well as the great: neither shall you respect any man's person, because it is the judgment of God. And if any thing seem hard to you, refer it to me, and I will hear it.