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27Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

Proverbs 24:27

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 27)

This is a rule of prudence in the management of household affairs; for all good men should be good husbands, and manage with discretion, which would prevent a great deal of sin, and trouble, and disgrace to their profession. 1. We must prefer necessaries before conveniences, and not lay that out for show which should be expended for the support of the family. We must be contented with a mean cotta...

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