Bible ~~- Older Testament ~~- 2nd Chronicles ~~- chapter 19 of 36 (11 verses.)

2nd Chronicles 19:6Wrench

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[JAHoshaphat] instructs the judges, β€œWatch what you do.
You judge not for man, but for YHVH.
Every [time you make] a decision, [YAH] is there [judging] you.


Other English Bible translations of 2nd Chronicles 19:6:

Complete Jewish Bible (Sacred Name Version)CJB-SNand instructed the judges, "Think about what you are doing: you are not dispensing justice by merely human standards but on behalf of Adonai; he is with you when you deliver a verdict.
New International Version (Sacred Name)NIV-SRHe told them, 'Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for YHVH, who is with you whenever you give a verdict.
New International Readers Version (Sacred Name)NIRV-SNHe told the judges, 'Think carefully about what you do. After all, you aren't judging for mere men. You are judging for the Adonai. He's with you every time you make a decision.
New Living Translation (Sacred Name Version)NLT-SNand he gave them these instructions: 'Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please YHVH. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case that comes before you.
New Revised Standard (Sacred Name Edition)NRSV-SNand said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you judge not on behalf of human beings but on the Adonai's behalf; he is with you in giving judgment.
The Message (Sacred Name Version)MSG-SNHe charged the judges: 'This is serious work; do it carefully. You are not merely judging between men and women; these are YHVH's judgments that you are passing on.
Good News Translation (Sacred Name)GNT-SNand instructed them: "Be careful in pronouncing judgment; you are not acting on human authority, but on the authority of the Adonai, and he is with you when you pass sentence.
New American Standard (Sacred Name Bible)NASB-SNHe said to the judges, 'Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for YHVH who is with you when you render judgment.
King James Version (unedited)KJVAnd 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.