Parallel Verses
NET Bible
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.
New American Standard Bible
He said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for
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.
Holman Bible
Then 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 in the matter of judgment.
International Standard Version
"Pay careful attention to your duties, because you are judging not only for the sake of human beings but also for the LORD and he is present with you as you make your rulings.
A Conservative Version
and said to the judges, Consider what ye do. For ye judge not for man, but for LORD, and [he is] with you in the judgment.
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.
Amplified
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.
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.
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say to the judges, See ye what ye do: for not for man shall ye judge, but for Jehovah; and he with you in the word of judgment
King James 2000
And said to the judges, Take heed what you do: for you judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.
Lexham Expanded 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.
Modern King James verseion
And he said to the judges, Take heed what you do. For you do not judge for man, but for Jehovah, who is with you in the judgment.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and said to the judges, "Take heed what ye do: for ye be not judges in the law of man, but of the LORD - which is with you in the words of the law.
New Heart English Bible
and said to the judges, "Consider what you do: for you do not judge for man, but for the LORD; and he is with you in the judgment.
The 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.
Webster
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.
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.
Youngs 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;
Themes
Court » Superior, and inferior
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » In all cities
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » His wise reign
Jehoshaphat » Summary of his life » Commanded the judges to be just
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Interlinear
Ra'ah
Shaphat
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 19:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges
5 He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah. 6 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. 7 Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery."
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 1:17
They must not discriminate in judgment, but hear the lowly and the great alike. Nor should they be intimidated by human beings, for judgment belongs to God. If the matter being adjudicated is too difficult for them, they should bring it before me for a hearing.
Leviticus 19:15
"'You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.
Joshua 22:5
But carefully obey the commands and instructions Moses the Lord's servant gave you. Love the Lord your God, follow all his instructions, obey his commands, be loyal to him, and serve him with all your heart and being!"
1 Chronicles 28:10
Realize now that the Lord has chosen you to build a temple as his sanctuary. Be strong and do it!"
Psalm 82:1-6
A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!
Luke 12:15
Then he said to them, "Watch out and guard yourself from all types of greed, because one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
Luke 21:8
He said, "Watch out that you are not misled. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them!
Acts 5:35
Then he said to the council, "Men of Israel, pay close attention to what you are about to do to these men.
Acts 22:26
When the centurion heard this, he went to the commanding officer and reported it, saying, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen."