Genesis 41:33

In 11 translations

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.

LSV

And now, let Pharaoh provide a man, intelligent and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt;

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Now therefore let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and make him ruler over the land of Egypt:

GNV

Nowe therefore let Pharaoh prouide for a man of vnderstanding and wisedome, and set him ouer the land of Egypt.

JPS

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

LXXE

Now then, look out a wise and prudent man, and set him over the land of Egypt.

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WLC

וְעַתָּה֙ יֵרֶ֣א פַרְעֹ֔ה אִ֖ישׁ נָב֣וֹן וְחָכָ֑ם וִישִׁיתֵ֖הוּ עַל־אֶ֥רֶץ מִצְרָֽיִם׃

LXX-Br

Νῦν οὖν σκέψαι ἄνθρωπον φρόνιμον καὶ συνετὸν, καὶ κατάστησον αὐτὸν ἐπὶ γῆς Αἰγύπτου.

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• Genesis 41:39Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
• Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
• Deuteronomy 1:13Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”
• Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
• Exodus 18:19–22Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him. Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live…

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