Proverbs 11:29

“He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 11:29

He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde: and the foole shall be seruant to the wise of heart.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.
- Basic English Bible

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- Darby Bible

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- Webster's Bible

He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- World English Bible

Whoso is troubling his own house inheriteth wind, And a servant [is] the fool to the wise of heart.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 11:29

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:29


11:29 Troubleth - He who brings trouble upon himself and children, either by prodigality, or by restless endeavours to heap up riches. Wind - Shall be as unable to keep what he gets as a man is to hold the wind in his hand.


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