Proverbs 11:29 - The Message Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it’s a stupid way to live. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: And the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind, and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. American Standard Version (1901) He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. Common English Bible Those who trouble their family will inherit the wind. The fool will be servant to the wise. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever troubles his own house will possess the winds. And whoever is foolish will serve the wise. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise. |