Proverbs 24:3 - The Message It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation; It takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house (a life, a home, a family) built, and by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation], American Standard Version (1901) Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; Common English Bible By wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established. Catholic Public Domain Version By wisdom shall a house be built, and by prudence shall it be strengthened. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version By wisdom the house shall be built, and by prudence it shall be strengthened. |