Deuteronomy 1:11-13

New International Version

¹¹ May the Lord, the God of your ancestors, increase^(A) you a thousand times and bless you as he has promised!^{(B) 12} But how can I bear your problems and your burdens and your disputes all by myself?^{(C) 13} Choose some wise, understanding and respected men^(D) from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.”