Proverbs 24:3

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

1Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them; 2for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm. By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 4by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures. 5A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Proverbs 24:3 word by word

בְּ֭חָכְמָה יִבָּ֣נֶה בָּ֑יִת וּ֝בִתְבוּנָ֗ה יִתְכּוֹנָֽן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Through wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• is an houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: homeH1004
• buildedבָּנָהbânâh · to buildH1129
• and by understandingתְּבוּנָהtâbûn tebûnâh tôbûnâh · understandingH8394
• it is establishedכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559

Cross-references for Proverbs 24:3

• Proverbs 9:1Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.
• Proverbs 14:1Every wise woman builds her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
• 1 Corinthians 3:9We are coworkers belonging to God. You are God’s field, God’s building.
• 2 Samuel 7:26so you may gain lasting fame, as people say, ‘The Lord of hosts is God over Israel!’ The dynasty of your servant David will be established before you,
• Jeremiah 10:12The Lord is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.
• Colossians 2:7rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

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

Topics related to Proverbs 24:3

• Wisdom
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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