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Proverbs 24:27
Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house.
Proverbs 24:27 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 24:27 in other translations
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.
Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
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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.
30 I passed by the field of the slothful man, and by the vineyard of the foolish man:
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