Luke 14:29

Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is unable to finish [the building], all who see it will begin to ridicule him,

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Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

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Proverbs 24:27

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