Let Par`oh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt's produce in the seven plenteous years.
Genesis 41:33 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) *Now therefore let Par`oh look for a discreet 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 Par`oh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt's produce in the seven plenteous years.
Par`oh said to Yosef, *Because God has shown you all of this, there is none so discreet and wise as you.
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of your tranquillity.
Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.