27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
27 Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.
27 Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.
27 First plant your fields; then build your barn.
27 Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house.
27 Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:27
Commentary on Proverbs 24:27
(Read Proverbs 24:27)
We must prefer necessaries before conveniences, and not go in debt.