Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.
1 Kings 6:7
And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither; so that there was neither hammer nor ax nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.
Luke 14:28
For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to finish it?