Devine Scripture

Proverbs 24:27

Proverbs chapter 24 · verse 27 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.26He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

v.27This passage

v.28Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Kings 6:7

    And the house, when it was in building, 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 in building.

  • 1 Kings 5:17

    And the king commanded, and they hewed out great stones, costly stones, to lay the foundation of the house with wrought stone.

  • Luke 14:28

    For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?