29. Seven years of great abundance are now coming throughout the entire land of Egypt.
30. After them, seven years of famine will appear, and all of the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten. The famine will devastate the land.
31. No one will remember the abundance in the land because the famine that follows will be so very severe.
32. The dream occurred to Pharaoh twice because God has determined to do it, and God will make it happen soon.
33. "Now Pharaoh should find an intelligent, wise man and give him authority over the land of Egypt.
34. Then Pharaoh should appoint administrators over the land and take one-fifth of all the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
35. During the good years that are coming, they should collect all such food and store the grain under Pharaoh’s control, protecting the food in the cities.
36. This food will be reserved for the seven years of famine to follow in the land of Egypt so that the land won’t be ravaged by the famine."
37. This advice seemed wise to Pharaoh and all his servants,
38. and Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find a man with more God-given gifts than this one?"
39. Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all this known to you, no one is as intelligent and wise as you are.
40. You will be in charge of my kingdom, and all my people will obey your command. Only as the enthroned king will I be greater than you."
41. Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Know this: I’ve given you authority over the entire land of Egypt."
42. Pharaoh took his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, he dressed him in linen clothes, and he put a gold necklace around his neck.