Proverbs 24:27

First, make up thy work that is without, and look well unto that which thou hast in the field, and then build thine house.

1 Kings 5:17-18

And at the commandment of the king, they brought great stones, and that free stones, and hewed thereto, to lay in the foundation of the house.

1 Kings 6:7

And the house was built of stone made perfect already before it was brought thither, so that there was neither hammer or axe either any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.

Luke 14:28-30

Which of you is he that is disposed to build a tower, and sitteth not down before and counteth the cost: Whether he have sufficient to perform it?

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Summary

Proverbs 24:27

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

General references

1 Kings 5:17

1 Kings 6:7

Luke 14:28

Bible References

General references

And at the commandment of the king, they brought great stones, and that free stones, and hewed thereto, to lay in the foundation of the house.

And the house was built of stone made perfect already before it was brought thither, so that there was neither hammer or axe either any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.

Which of you is he that is disposed to build a tower, and sitteth not down before and counteth the cost: Whether he have sufficient to perform it?