Proverbs 24:27

New Century Version

First, finish your outside work and prepare your fields. After that, you can build your house.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:7

The stones were prepared at the same place where they were cut from the ground. Since these stones were the only ones used to build the Temple, there was no noise of hammers, axes, or any other iron tools at the Temple.

Proverbs 24:26

An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.

Proverbs 27:23

Be sure you know how your sheep are doing, and pay attention to the condition of your cattle.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for everything, and everything on earth has its special season.

Ecclesiastes 3:2

There is a time to be born and a time to die. There is a time to plant and a time to pull up plants.