Proverbs 24:27
Do the work you need to do outside first, then prepare and sow your fields, and only after that start building your house.
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In Context
26An honest answer is a kiss on the lips.
28Don't testify against your neighbors without having a good reason, and don't tell lies.
Cross References
1 Kings 6:7When the Temple was built the stones were finished at the quarry so that no noise from any hammer, ax, or any iron tool was heard in the Temple during construction.
Ecclesiastes 3:2A time of birth, and a time of death. A time of planting, and a time of harvest.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:24-27
23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. 26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. Here are lessons for wise men, that is, judges and princes. As subjects must do their duty, and be obedient to magistrates, so magistrates must do their duty in… Read the whole commentary →