Genesis 41:33 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

³³ Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man discreet 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,

Genesis 41:33 Cross References

Genesis 41:39

So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discreet and wise as you are;

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your tranquillity.”

Deuteronomy 1:13

Choose wise, understanding, and experienced men, according to your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads.’

Genesis 41:34

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