Proverbs 24:3 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 24:3-4 MSG (The Message)
It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation; It takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies.
Proverbs 24:3 KJV (King James Version)
Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:3 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:3 NCV (New Century Version)
It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong.
Proverbs 24:3 ASV (American Standard Version)
Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:3 NIV (New International Version)
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:3 NKJV (New King James Version)
Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established
Proverbs 24:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)
¶Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation]
Proverbs 24:3 NLT (New Living Translation)
A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense.
Proverbs 24:3 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Wise people are builders — they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure.
Proverbs 24:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established