Then you should choose other men to collect food from the people. During the seven good years, the people must give them one fifth of all the food they grow.
Genesis 41:33 - Easy To Read Version So Pharaoh, you should choose a wise, intelligent man and put him in charge 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, |
Then you should choose other men to collect food from the people. During the seven good years, the people must give them one fifth of all the food they grow.
So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “God showed these things to you, so you must be the wisest man.
So, king, please accept my advice. I advise you to stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing bad things. And be kind to poor people. Then you might continue to be successful.”
So, brothers and sisters, choose seven of your own men. They must be men that people say are good. They must be full of wisdom and full of the Spirit. {\cf2\super [109]} We will give them this work to do.
So {I told you:} ‘Choose some men from each family group, and I will make them leaders over you. Choose wise men that have understanding and experience.’