Exodus 18:16-19 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

16. When they have a dispute, it comes to me, and I judge between a man and his neighbor and make known the statutes of God and His laws."

17. Moses' father-in-law said to him, "The thing that you are doing is not good.

18. You will surely wear out, both yourself and these people who are with you, for the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.

19. Now listen to me: I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You be the people's representative before God, and you bring the disputes to God,

Exodus 18