Genesis 41:33 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man who is discerning and wise and set him over the land of Egypt.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

So now let Pharaoh seek out and provide a man discreet, understanding, proficient, and wise and set him over the land of Egypt [as governor].

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Common English Bible

“Now Pharaoh should find an intelligent, wise man and give him authority over the land of Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Now therefore, let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and place him over the land of Egypt,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Now therefore let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and make him ruler over the land of Egypt,

Genesis 41:33 Cross References

Genesis 41:34

Let Pharaoh proceed to appoint overseers over the land and take one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plenteous years.

Genesis 41:39

So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,

Deuteronomy 1:13

Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable, and I will make them your leaders.’