2 Chronicles 19:5-10

5He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

6He 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.

7Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery.”

8In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed some Levites, priests, and Israelite family leaders to judge on behalf of the Lord and to settle disputes among the residents of Jerusalem.

9He commanded them: “Carry out your duties with respect for the Lord, with honesty, and with pure motives.

10Whenever your countrymen who live in the cities bring a case before you (whether it involves a violent crime or other matters related to the law, commandments, rules, and regulations), warn them that they must not sin against the Lord. If you fail to do so, God will be angry with you and your colleagues; but if you obey, you will be free of guilt.