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Genesis 41:33

PharaohEgypt
Wisdom

31 And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.

32 And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.

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

34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

35 And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.

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BSB
Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
KJV
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
WEB
“Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
ASV
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
DARBY
And now let Pharaoh look himself out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
BLB
And now, let Pharaoh look for a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
ÅB
Nå skulle Farao utse seg en forstandig og vis mann og sette ham over Egypt!
OTB
Nå bør farao se etter en forstandig og vis mann og sette ham over landet Egypt.
B1930
Nu skulde Farao utse sig en forstandig og vis mann og sette ham over Egyptens land!

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Cross references

  • Genesis 41:39

    And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

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  • Acts 6:3

    Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

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  • Daniel 4:27

    Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

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  • Deuteronomy 1:13

    Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.

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  • Exodus 18:19–22

    Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:

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