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
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:29

BSB
He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
AKJV
He that troubles his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
CPDV
Whoever troubles his own house will possess the winds. And whoever is foolish will serve the wise.
ERV
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
NHEB
He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
SMT
He troubling his house shall inherit wind: and the foolish is servant to the wise of heart.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:29
Summary
Family disruption brings emptiness; wisdom brings status.
Event
Describing household consequences
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom