In 1 Kings 5:17, Solomon prepares stones for the temple — illustrating the proverb's principle of preparing outside before building.

1 Kings 5:18 continues the preparation of timber and stone for the temple — directly applying the 'prepare work outside' advice.

1 Kings 6:7 notes stones prepared at the quarry before assembly — exemplifying the proverb's 'prepare outside, then build'.

Luke 14:28-30 warns of counting the cost before building — a similar wisdom of preparation before construction.