That is, get an estate into good order before erecting a house on it. To “build a house” may, however, be equivalent (Deuteronomy 25:9;…

Prepare thy work without... — Method in work is here advised; first till the ground, and then build the house which will …

Prepare your work without As Solomon did for the building of the temple; timber and stones were prepared, hewed, squared,…

We must prefer necessities over conveniences, and not go into debt.