King James Bible
"If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace."
Jethro advises Moses to implement the proposed delegation system only if God confirms it. This dual condition emphasizes that even wise human counsel must align with divine will, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern understanding that successful leadership requires both practical wisdom and divine approval. The promise addresses Moses' burnout from single-handedly judging all disputes. By distributing the judicial burden among capable leaders, Moses would sustain his strength for the long wilderness journey ahead rather than collapse under an impossible workload. The benefits extend beyond Moses to the entire community—efficient justice means people return home satisfied rather than waiting in long queues. The Hebrew concept of 'peace' (shalom) here implies wholeness and well-being resulting from a properly functioning judicial system.