27Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.


In Context

24 They that say to the wicked man: Thou art just: shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall abhor them.

25 They that rebuke him, shall be praised: and a blessing shall come upon them.

26 He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

27 Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.

28 Be not witness without cause against thy neighbour: and deceive not any man with thy lips.

29 Say not: I will do to him as he hath done to me: I will render to every one according to his work.

Proverbs 24:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:27Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

24:27Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

24:27Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:27Prepare thy work without, and put thy field in order, and afterwards build thy house.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

24:27Prepare thy work without, and make it ready for thee in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:27Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thy house.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:27Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

24:27Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field — go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:27Prepare your work without, and make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterwards build your house.