Proverbs 24:27

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:27

BSB
Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.
AKJV
Prepare your work without, and make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterwards build your house.
CPDV
Prepare your outdoor work, and diligently cultivate your field, so that afterward, you may build your house.
ERV
Prepare thy work without, and make it ready for thee in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
NHEB
Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
SMT
Prepare thy work without, and make it ready for thee in the field afterwards; and build thy house.

Commentary for Proverbs 24:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 24:27
Summary
Establish external livelihood before building homestead
Place
Field
Event
Work outdoors precedes house construction
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom