Proverbs 24:27

Prepare your outside work. Make it fit for yourself in the field. After that build your house.

1 Kings 5:17-18

King Solomon command that they cut fine large stones for the foundation of the Temple.

1 Kings 6:7

The stones with which the Temple was built were prepared at the quarry. That way there was no noise made by hammers, axes, or any other iron tools as the Temple was built.

Luke 14:28-30

If you plan to build a tower, you sit down first and figure out what it will cost. Then you see if you have enough money to finish the job.

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Summary

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

General references

Bible References

General references

1 Kings 5:17
King Solomon command that they cut fine large stones for the foundation of the Temple.
1 Kings 6:7
The stones with which the Temple was built were prepared at the quarry. That way there was no noise made by hammers, axes, or any other iron tools as the Temple was built.
Luke 14:28
If you plan to build a tower, you sit down first and figure out what it will cost. Then you see if you have enough money to finish the job.