Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man who is discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
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.
So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.
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.”
Therefore, friends, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,
Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable to be your leaders.”