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Genesis 41:33-36 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

33. "So Pharaoh should look for a wise and understanding man. He should put him in charge of the land of Egypt.

34. "Pharaoh should appoint officials to be in charge of the land. They should take a fifth of the harvest in Egypt during the seven years when there's plenty of food.

35. They should collect all of the extra food of the good years that are coming. Pharaoh should give them authority to store up the grain. They should keep it in the cities for food.

36. "The grain should be stored up for the country to use later. It will be needed during the seven years when there isn't enough food in Egypt. Then the country won't be destroyed just because it doesn't have enough food."

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