Common English Bible

Genesis 41:34-38 Common English Bible (CEB)

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?"