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

³³ 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

³³ Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³³ 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)

³³ Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Common English Bible

³³ “Now Pharaoh should find an intelligent, wise man and give him authority over the land of Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³³ 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

³³ 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.’