^{10 Ref} Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

^{11 Ref} And Moses said unto the LORD, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favor in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?

^{12 Ref} Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?

^{13 Ref} Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.

^{14 Ref} I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.

^{15 Ref} And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favor in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.