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Berean Standard Bible

“Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.”

Genesis 41:33

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Pharaoh has been troubled by two dreams no Egyptian magician could interpret. Joseph, brought from prison, explains that both dreams carry one message from God: seven years of plenty followed by seven of severe famine.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And now let Pharaoh make search for a man of wisdom and good sense, and put him in authority over the land of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por tanto, provéase ahora Faraón de un varón prudente y sabio, y póngalo sobre la tierra de Egipto.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Tengo, pues, una sugerencia que hacerle: Busque al hombre más sabio de Egipto y póngalo a cargo de la administración de la agricultura y de la economía de la nación.

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