Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man who is discerning and wise and set him over the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 1:13 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable, and I will make them your leaders.’ More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Choose wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you. American Standard Version (1901) Take you wise men, and understanding, and known, according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you. Common English Bible Now, for each of your tribes, choose wise, discerning, and well-regarded individuals. I will appoint them as your leaders. Catholic Public Domain Version Offer, from among you, wise and experienced men, those whose conversation has been proven within your tribes, so that I may appoint them as your rulers.' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let me have from among you wise and understanding men, and such whose conversation is approved among your tribes, that I may appoint them your rulers. |
Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man who is discerning and wise and set him over the land of Egypt.
You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.