Let Pharaoh do this: let him appoint overseers over the land and take a fifth of the harvest of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
Genesis 41:33 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised ‘So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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, |
Let Pharaoh do this: let him appoint overseers over the land and take a fifth of the harvest of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
So Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you are.
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’
Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.
Appoint for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will make them your leaders.