So now, let Pharaoh select a man discerning and wise and set him in authority over the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 1:13 - Tree of Life Version Choose for yourselves wise and discerning men, well known to your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Choose wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you. American Standard Version (1901) Take you wise men, and understanding, and known, according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you. Common English Bible Now, for each of your tribes, choose wise, discerning, and well-regarded individuals. I will appoint them as your leaders. Catholic Public Domain Version Offer, from among you, wise and experienced men, those whose conversation has been proven within your tribes, so that I may appoint them as your rulers.' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let me have from among you wise and understanding men, and such whose conversation is approved among your tribes, that I may appoint them your rulers. |
So now, let Pharaoh select a man discerning and wise and set him in authority over the land of Egypt.
But you should seek out capable men out of all the people—men who fear God, men of truth, who hate bribery. Appoint them to be rulers over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.