Deuteronomy 1:17-19

New Catholic Bible

¹⁷ Do not show partiality in judging; listen to both the lowly and the great. Do not be afraid of anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case that is too difficult for you and I will hear it.” ¹⁸ At that time I instructed you concerning everything that you were to do.

¹⁹ Twelve Explorers. Then, as the Lord, our God, had commanded us, we set out from Horeb. We passed through the great and terrible wilderness that you have seen up into the hill country of the Amorites, coming to Kadesh-barnea.