Proverbs 24:27

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 6:7

And the house, when it was being built, was built of stone made ready at the quarry. And there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was being built.

Proverbs 24:26

He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.

Proverbs 27:23

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

For everything there is a season, and a time for very purpose under heaven:

Ecclesiastes 3:2

a time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted,