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

King James Version

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

— Proverbs 24:27, King James Version

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Proverbs 24 — Context

24

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

25

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

26

Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

27

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

28

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.

29

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

30

I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

Proverbs 24:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:27 say?
Proverbs 24:27 in the King James Version reads: “Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”
Where is Proverbs 24:27 in the Bible?
Proverbs 24:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 27.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 24:27.
What translation should I read Proverbs 24:27 in?
Proverbs 24:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 24:27?
Proverbs 24:27 reads (KJV): “Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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