Proverbs 24:3

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Prov 14:1 : 1 Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Jer 10:12 : 12 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding hath he stretched out the heavens:
Prov 9:1 : 1 Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:
Col 2:7 : 7 rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding {G846} in thanksgiving.
1 Cor 3:9 : 9 For we are God's fellow-workers: ye are God's husbandry, God's building.
2 Sam 7:26 : 26 And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of thy servant David shall be established before thee.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Prov 24:4-5
2 verses
83%
4And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
5A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
Prov 3:19-20
2 verses
80%
19Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.
20By his knowledge the depths were broken up, And the skies drop down the dew.
Prov 14:1
79%
1Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Prov 9:1
79%
1Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:
Prov 3:13-14
2 verses
74%
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
14For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
Eccl 10:18
74%
18By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
Prov 24:27
73%
27Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.
Prov 4:7
73%
7Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Heb 3:4
73%
4For every house is builded by some one; but he that built all things is God.
Prov 2:6
72%
6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:
Job 3:14
72%
14With kings and counsellors of the earth, Who built up waste places for themselves;
Prov 8:12
72%
12I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge [and] discretion.
Prov 1:2-3
2 verses
72%
2To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
3To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;
Prov 14:33
72%
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.
Prov 2:10-11
2 verses
72%
10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;
11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:
Ps 127:1
71%
1A Song of Ascents; of Solomon. Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.
Prov 16:22-23
2 verses
71%
22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.
23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
Job 27:18
71%
18He buildeth his house as the moth, And as a booth which the keeper maketh.
Jer 22:14
70%
14that saith, I will build me a wide house and spacious chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is ceiled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.
Prov 10:13-14
2 verses
70%
13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
1 Cor 3:10
70%
10According to the grace of God which was given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder I laid a foundation; and another buildeth thereon. But let each man take heed how he buildeth thereon.
Prov 21:12
70%
12The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, [How] the wicked are overthrown to [their] ruin.
Prov 1:5
70%
5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
Ps 24:2
70%
2For he hath founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the floods.
Prov 19:14
70%
14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
Prov 15:6
70%
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Eccl 7:4
69%
4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.
Prov 21:22
69%
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Job 12:12-13
2 verses
69%
12With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.
13With [God] is wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.
2 Chr 2:12
69%
12Huram said moreover, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Prov 14:8
69%
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Prov 14:11
69%
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
Prov 9:10
69%
10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Job 22:18
69%
18Yet he filled their houses with good things: But the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Ezek 28:4
69%
4by your wisdom and by your understanding you have gotten you riches, and have gotten gold and silver into your treasures;
Prov 24:14
69%
14So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.
Prov 15:22
69%
22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
2 Chr 24:13
69%
13So the workmen wrought, and the work of repairing went forward in their hands, and they set up the house of God in its state, and strengthened it.
Job 28:12
69%
12But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?
2 Chr 9:3
69%
3And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Eccl 7:11
69%
11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
Isa 33:6
69%
6And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah is thy treasure.