King James Bible
KJVPrepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 24:27 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Prepare thy work without, and diligently till thy ground: that afterward thou mayst build thy house. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Prepare thy work without, and put thy field in order, and afterwards build thy house. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Prepare thy work without, and make it ready for thee in the field; and afterwards build thine house. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thy house. | |
World English BibleWEB | Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field — go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Prepare your work without, and make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterwards build your house. |