31. The abundance in the land will not be remembered because of the famine that follows it, for the famine will be very severe.
32. Since the dream was given twice to Pharaoh, it means that the matter has been determined by God, and He will carry it out soon.
33. “So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
34. Let Pharaoh do this: Let him appoint overseers over the land and take a fifth of the harvest of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
35. Let them gather all the excess food during these good years that are coming. Under Pharaoh’s authority, store the grain in the cities, so they may preserve it as food.
36. The food will be a reserve for the land during the seven years of famine that will take place in the land of Egypt. Then the country will not be wiped out by the famine.”
37. The proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants.