Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 24:27
“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 24:27 Context
24He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: 25But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. 26Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. 27Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. 28Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. 29Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. 30I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
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Translation Details for Proverbs 24:27
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
Other Translations for Proverbs 24:27
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 24:27
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:27
24:25 Rebuke - That publickly and judicially rebuke and condemn the wicked. Delight - The peace of a good conscience.
24:26 Shall kiss - Shall respect him. A right answer - That speaks pertinently and plainly, and truly.
Prepare thy worke without, and make it fit for thy selfe in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Put your work in order outside, and make it ready in the field; and after that, see to the building of your house.
- Basic English Bible
Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
Prepare thy work without, and put thy field in order, and afterwards build thy house.
- Darby Bible
Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
Prepare thy work without, and make it ready for thee in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
- English Revised Version
Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
- World English Bible