Genesis 41:33
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33 Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man who is discerning and wise and set him over the land of Egypt.
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Genesis 41:39
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39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.
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Acts 6:3
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3 Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,(A)
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Daniel 4:27
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27 Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for[a] your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”(A)
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Deuteronomy 1:13
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13 Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable, and I will make them your leaders.’(A)
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Exodus 18:19-22
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19 Now listen to me. I will give you counsel, and God be with you! You should represent the people before God and bring their cases to God.(A) 20 Teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do.(B) 21 You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.(C) 22 Let them sit as judges for the people at all times; let them bring every important case to you but decide every minor case themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you.(D)
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