Proverbs 24:27
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordPrepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
— Proverbs 24:27, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Prepare your work outside. Make it ready for you in the field. Afterwards, build your house.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field--go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.