Cross References

Genesis 41:33

Good News Translation

“Now you should choose some man with wisdom and insight and put him in charge of the country.

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You must also appoint other officials and take a fifth of the crops during the seven years of plenty.

The king said to Joseph, “God has shown you all this, so it is obvious that you have greater wisdom and insight than anyone else.

So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor. Then you will continue to be prosperous.”

So then, friends, choose seven men among you who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and we will put them in charge of this matter.

Choose some wise, understanding, and experienced men from each tribe, and I will put them in charge of you.’