Proverbs 24:3-4

³It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation;b

⁴It takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies.c

Proverbs 24 continues the collection of “sayings of the wise” that began in chapter 22. It moves between warnings against envy of the wicked, instructions for justice and diligence, and a sobering reflection on the consequences of laziness and folly. The chapter culminates in a v