30. However, there will arise after them seven years of famine. All the abundance will be forgotten in the land of Egypt, and the famine will consume the land.
31. The abundance will be unknown in the land because of the famine following, for it will be very severe.
32. The reason the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice is because the matter is established by God, and God will soon bring it to pass.
33. “Now, therefore, let Pharaoh seek out a man who is discerning and wise and set him over the land of Egypt.
34. Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officials over the land and collect the fifth part of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven abundant years.
35. Let them gather all the food from those good years that come and lay up grain under the authority of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.
36. This food will be for a reserve for the land for the seven years of famine which will be in the land of Egypt, so that the land does not perish during the famine.”
37. The counsel seemed good to Pharaoh and to all of his servants.