Exodus 18:20-22

New Catholic Bible

²⁰ You will explain the decrees and the laws to them. You will direct them along the way that they should go and teach the things that they must do. ²¹ You will also choose virtuous men who fear God from among the people, honest men who are not filled with greed, and you will make them leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. ²² They must judge the people at all times. When there is an important matter, they will refer it to you, but they will judge all the minor issues. Thus, they will lighten the burden upon you, for they will carry it with you.