# Otherwise

It may be helpful to give more information. Alternate translation: "If he does not first count the cost" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])

# when he has laid a foundation

"when he has built a base" or "when he has completed the first part of the building"

# is not able to finish

It is understood that he was not able to finish because he did not have enough money. This could be stated. Alternate translation: "does not have enough money to be able to finish" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])