Proverbs 11:29
King James Version (KJV)
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
In context
27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
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Proverbs 11:29 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is troubling his own house inheriteth wind, And a servant [is] the fool to the wise of heart.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.