Genesis 41:33 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. A man discreet and wise - As it is impossible that Joseph could have foreseen his own elevation, consequently he gave this advice without any reference to himself. The counsel therefore was either immediately inspired by God, or was dictated by policy, prudence, and sound sense.