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 · 2000

Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

By wisdom is a house builded, And by understanding it establisheth itself.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

By wisdom the house shall be built, and by prudence it shall be strengthened.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Through wisdom is a house built, and by understanding it is established;

Context

v.2For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.

v.3This passage

v.4And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.

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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