Genesis 47:23-25

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²³ Then Joseph said to the people: Behold as you see, both you and your lands belong to Pharao: take seed and sow the fields,

²⁴ That you may have corn. The fifth part you shall give to the king: the other four you shall have for seed, and for food for your families and children.

²⁵ And they answered: Our life is in thy hand: only let my lord look favourably upon us, and we will gladly serve the king.