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

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:29

New International Version

29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

English Standard Version

29 Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

The Message

29 Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it's a stupid way to live.

New King James Version

29 He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind, And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

New Living Translation

29 Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind. The fool will be a servant to the wise.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:29

Commentary on Proverbs 11:29

(Read Proverbs 11:29)

He that brings trouble upon himself and his family, by carelessness, or by wickedness, shall be unable to keep and enjoy what he gets, as a man is unable to hold the wind, or to satisfy himself with it.