Proverbs 24:27 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 24:27 MSG (The Message)

First plant your fields; then build your barn.

Proverbs 24:27 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 24:27 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house.

Proverbs 24:27 NCV (New Century Version)

First, finish your outside work and prepare your fields. After that, you can build your house.

Proverbs 24:27 ASV (American Standard Version)

Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

Proverbs 24:27 NIV (New International Version)

Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.

Proverbs 24:27 NKJV (New King James Version)

Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house.

Proverbs 24:27 AMP (Amplified Bible)

¶Prepare your work outside And get it ready for yourself in the field; Afterward build your house and establish a home.

Proverbs 24:27 NLT (New Living Translation)

Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.

Proverbs 24:27 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Go ahead, build your career and give yourself to your work. But if you put me first, you’ll see your family built up!

Proverbs 24:27 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.