Proverbs 24:3
What does Proverbs 24:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 24:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By wisdom is a house builded, And by understanding it establisheth itself.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752By wisdom the house shall be built, and by prudence it shall be strengthened.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Through wisdom is a house built, and by understanding it is established;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 10:12
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding hath he stretched out the heavens.
- 1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow-workers: ye are God’s husbandry, God’s building.
- Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
- 2 Samuel 7:26
And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of thy servant David shall be established before thee.
- Colossians 2:7
rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
- Proverbs 9:1
Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:
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