Proverbs 24:3
“Through wisedome is an house builded, and by vnderstanding it is established.”
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Proverbs 24:3 Context
1Be not thou enuious against euill men, neither desire to be with them. 2For their heart studieth destruction, and their lippes talke of mischiefe. 3Through wisedome is an house builded, and by vnderstanding it is established. 4And by knowledge shall the chambers bee filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength.
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Other Translations
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
- King James Version
By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
- American Standard Version (1901)
The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:
- Basic English Bible
Through wisdom is a house built, and by understanding it is established;
- Darby Bible
Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established:
- Webster's Bible
Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;
- World English Bible
By wisdom is a house builded, And by understanding it establisheth itself.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Through wisdom is a house builded; and by understanding it is established;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
- American Standard Version (1901)
The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:
- Basic English Bible
Through wisdom is a house built, and by understanding it is established;
- Darby Bible
Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established:
- Webster's Bible
Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;
- World English Bible
By wisdom is a house builded, And by understanding it establisheth itself.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Through wisdom is a house builded; and by understanding it is established;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:3
24:3 Through wisdom - There is no need that thou shouldest raise thy family by ruining others, which thou mayest more effectually do by wisdom.