Proverbs 24:27 - A Conservative Version

Prepare thy work outside, and make it ready for thee in the field, and afterwards build thy house.

More versions

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

[Put first things first.] Prepare your work outside and get it ready for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house and establish a home.

Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

Get your outside work done; make preparations in the field; then you can build your house.

Prepare your outdoor work, and diligently cultivate your field, so that afterward, you may build your house.

Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.