Proverbs 24:27
King James Version (KJV)
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
In context
25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Proverbs 24:27 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
- WEB World English Bible
- Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field — go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Prepare thy work without, and put thy field in order, and afterwards build thy house.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thy house.