¹⁶ Whenever they have a dispute,^(A) it is brought to me, and I decide between the parties and inform them of God’s decrees and instructions.”^(B)

²⁰ Teach them his decrees and instructions,^(A) and show them the way they are to live^(B) and how they are to behave.^(C)

²¹ But select capable men^(A) from all the people—men who fear^(B) God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain^(C)—and appoint them as officials^(D) over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.