29 He who troubles his household will inherit wind, and the fool will be 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.