CAB(i)
33 Now then, select a wise and prudent man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
34 And let Pharaoh make and appoint local governors over the land; and let them take up a fifth part of all the produce of the land of Egypt for the seven years of the plenty.
35 And let them gather all the food of these seven good years that are coming, and let the grain be gathered under the hand of Pharaoh; let food be kept in the cities.
36 And the stored food shall be for the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; and the land shall not be utterly destroyed by the famine.
37 And the word was pleasing in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of all his servants.
38 And Pharaoh said to all his servants, Shall we find such a man as this, who has the Spirit of God in him?
39 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Since God has shown you all these things, there is not a wiser or more prudent man than you.
40 You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be obedient to your word; only in the throne will I excel you.