- *de*
- conjunction - but/and
- *tis*
- indefinite pronoun, masculine, nominative, singular - anyone
- *epoikodomei*
- present active indicative, 3rd person singular - builds upon
- *epi*
- preposition - upon/on
- *ton themelion touton*
- noun, masculine, accusative, singular + demonstrative pronoun - this foundation
- *chryson*
- noun, masculine, accusative, singular - gold
- *argyron*
- noun, masculine, accusative, singular - silver
- *lithous timious*
- noun, masculine, accusative, plural + adjective - precious stones
- *xyla*
- noun, neuter, accusative, plural - wood/timber
- *chorton*
- noun, masculine, accusative, singular - hay/grass
- *kalamēn*
- noun, feminine, accusative, singular - straw/stubble