Let Pharaoh proceed to appoint overseers over the land, and take the fifth part of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plenteous years.
Genesis 41:33 - Revised Standard Version Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man discreet and wise, 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 proceed to appoint overseers over the land, and take the fifth part 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 none so discreet and wise as you are;
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your tranquillity.”
Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.
Choose wise, understanding, and experienced men, according to your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads.’