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Genesis 41:33
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31 So the plenty will not be known in the land because of the famine following, for it will be very severe.
32 And the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice because the athing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.  
33 “Now therefore, let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint1 officers over the land, ato collect one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven plentiful years.  
35 And alet them gather all the food of those good years that are coming, and store up grain under the1 authority of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.  
36 Then that food shall be as a reserve for the land for the seven years of famine which shall be in the land of Egypt, that the land amay not perish during the famine.”  

Joseph’s Rise to Power

37 So athe advice was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants.  
38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man ain whom is the Spirit of God?”  
39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
40 aYou shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”  
41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have aset you over all the land of Egypt.”  
42 Then Pharaoh atook his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand; and he bclothed him in garments of fine linen cand put a gold chain around his neck.  
Verse Comparison: Genesis 41:33

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American Standard Version
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Amplified® Bible
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].

Contemporary English Version
Your Majesty, you should find someone who is wise and will know what to do, so that you can put him in charge of all Egypt.

Darby English Version
And now let Pharaoh look himself out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Good News Bible
"Now you should choose some man with wisdom and insight and put him in charge of the country.

King James Version
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

New American Standard Bible
"Now let Pharaoh look for a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

New International Version
"And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.

New King James Version
“Now therefore, let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Now let Pharaoh look for a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Revised Standard Version
Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation
`And now, let Pharaoh provide a man, intelligent and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt;


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