36. Let the food be held in reserve for the land for the seven years of famine that is coming upon the land of Egypt. Then the land will not be annihilated by the famine.”
37. Now the plan seemed good in the eyes of Pharaoh as well as all his servants.
38. Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can a man like this be found, one in whom is God’s Spirit?”
39. Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
40. You! You will be over my house, and all my people will pay homage to you . Only in relation to the throne will I be greater than you.”
41. Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I appoint you over the whole land of Egypt.”
42. Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, clothed him with fine linen garments, and put a chain of gold around his neck.
43. Then he had him ride in the chariot as second-in-command, the one that belonged to him, and they called out before him, “Kneel down!” So he appointed him over the whole land of Egypt.