Genesis 41:33 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet 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 do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

Genesis 41:39

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:

Daniel 4:27

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

Acts 6:3

Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Deuteronomy 1:13

Take you wise men, and understanding, and known, according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.