Proverbs 24:27

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

Put your work in order outside, and make it ready in the field; and after that, see to the building of your house.

DBY DBY

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

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

Prepare your work outside, And get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

YLT YLT

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