Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 24:3
3A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding;
Proverbs 24:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
- New International Version (NIV)By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
- English Standard Version (ESV)By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;
- New King James Version (NKJV)Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;
Context of Proverbs 24:3
1Don’t envy the evil or desire to be with them, 2for their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble. A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding; 4by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. 5A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
Read all of Proverbs 24Proverbs 24:3 word by word
בְּ֭חָכְמָה יִבָּ֣נֶה בָּ֑יִת וּ֝בִתְבוּנָ֗ה יִתְכּוֹנָֽן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 24:3
- Proverbs 9:1Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
- Proverbs 14:1Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
- 1 Corinthians 3:9For we are God’s coworkers. You are God’s field, God’s building.
- 2 Samuel 7:26so that your name will be exalted forever, when it is said, “The Lord of Armies is God over Israel.” The house of your servant David will be established before you
- Jeremiah 10:12He made the earth by his power, established the world by his wisdom, and spread out the heavens by his understanding.
- Colossians 2:7being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.
Commentaries on Proverbs 24:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Through wisdom is a house blinded - That is, a family; household affairs. See the notes on Proverbs 9:1; (note), etc.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3The “house” is figurative of the whole life, the “chambers” of all regions, inward and outward, of it.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 3-6Verses 3-6 Piety and prudence in outward affairs, both go together to complete a wise man. By knowledge the soul is filled with the graces and comforts of the spirit, those precious and pleasant riches. The spirit is strengthened for the spiritual work and the spiritual warfare, by true wisdom.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-4Saying 20: See Proverbs 14:11.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-43-4. (Compare Pr 14:1; Is 54:14). house--including the family.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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