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 commandeth, and they bring great stones, precious stone, to lay the foundation of the house, hewn stones;
1 Kings 6:7
And the house, in its being built, of perfect stone brought thither hath been built, and hammer, and the axe -- any instrument of iron -- was not heard in the house, in its being built.
Luke 14:28
'For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat down, count the expence, whether he have the things for completing?