New International Version Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. New Living Translation Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind. The fool will be a servant to the wise. English Standard Version Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. 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. Berean Literal Bible The one troubling his own house will inherit the wind, and the fool is servant to the wise of heart. King James Bible He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. New King James Version He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind, And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. New American Standard Bible One who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted. NASB 1995 He who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted. NASB 1977 He who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted. Legacy Standard Bible He who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the ignorant fool will be a slave to the wise of heart. Amplified Bible He who troubles (mismanages) his own house will inherit the wind (nothing), And the foolish will be a servant to the wise-hearted. Berean Annotated Bible He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind {ruach}, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. Christian Standard Bible The one who brings ruin on his household will inherit the wind, and a fool will be a slave to someone whose heart is wise. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who brings ruin on his household will inherit the wind, and a fool will be a slave to someone whose heart is wise. American Standard Version He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. Contemporary English Version Fools who cause trouble in the family won't inherit a thing. They will end up as slaves of someone with good sense. English Revised Version He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever brings trouble upon his family inherits [only] wind, and that stubborn fool becomes a slave to the wise in heart. Good News Translation Those who bring trouble on their families will have nothing at the end. Foolish people will always be servants to the wise. International Standard Version Whoever troubles his household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise. NET Bible The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person. New Heart English Bible He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. Webster's Bible Translation He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. World English Bible He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is troubling his own house inherits wind, "" And the fool [is] a servant to the wise of heart. Berean Literal Bible The one troubling his own house will inherit the wind, and the fool is servant to the wise of heart. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is troubling his own house inheriteth wind, And a servant is the fool to the wise of heart. Smith's Literal Translation He troubling his house shall inherit wind: and the foolish is servant to the wise of heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever troubles his own house will possess the winds. And whoever is foolish will serve the wise. New American Bible Those who trouble their household inherit the wind, and fools become slaves to the wise of heart. New Revised Standard Version Those who trouble their households will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who builds his house with deceit shall leave to his children sorrows; and he who fails to make his household tranquil shall bequeath the wind to his children; and the fool shall be servant to the wise. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that builds his house with depravity will leave groanings to his children. He that does not remain quietly in his house will distribute the winds to his children and the fool will be Servant to the wise. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that deals not graciously with his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Dishonest Scales…28He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage. 29He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. 30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.… Cross References He who brings trouble on his house Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. 2 Samuel 12:10 Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ Proverbs 17:13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house. will inherit the wind, Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feeds on the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt. Ecclesiastes 5:16 This too is a grievous affliction: Exactly as a man is born, so he will depart. What does he gain as he toils for the wind? and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 17:2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers. Proverbs 14:35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful. Proverbs 19:10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. Proverbs 21:20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them. Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. 1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Matthew 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” / But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?” / And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” … 1 Kings 2:26 Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” Treasury of Scripture He that troubles his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. that Genesis 34:30 And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house. Joshua 7:24,25 And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor… 1 Samuel 25:3,17,38 Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb… inherit Ecclesiastes 5:16 And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind? Hosea 8:7 For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up. Jump to Previous Family Fool Foolish Heart Heritage House Household Inherit Inheriteth Servant Trouble Troubler Troubles Troubleth Troubling Wind Wise Wise-HeartedJump to Next Family Fool Foolish Heart Heritage House Household Inherit Inheriteth Servant Trouble Troubler Troubles Troubleth Troubling Wind Wise Wise-HeartedProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionHe who brings trouble on his house “He who brings trouble on his house” refers to a person whose sin, selfishness, or foolish leadership brings harm upon those under his care. In Israel’s household-centered society, a man’s conduct affected his family, servants, dependents, and the household’s security and reputation. Achan’s disobedience brought judgment on his household and trouble on Israel, illustrating the serious consequences of personal rebellion. Pro 15:27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble… will inherit the wind, To inherit the wind is to gain nothing lasting from one’s own folly. Wind symbolizes emptiness and futility; what was hoped to provide security proves empty, unstable, and worthless, leaving loss and ruin rather than a secure inheritance. Hos 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.… and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. Folly lowers a person to dependence, while wisdom produces sound judgment, stability, and responsibility. The wise of heart are not merely informed but govern their lives rightly, making them fit to lead where the foolish become subject to others. Pro 17:2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son… Persons / Places / Events 1. The TroublemakerThis person is characterized by actions that bring discord or harm to their household. The Hebrew word for "trouble" ('akar) implies causing disturbance or calamity. 2. The House Represents the family or household, a central unit in ancient Israelite society, reflecting one's immediate sphere of influence and responsibility. 3. The Fool In Hebrew, the word for fool (kesil) often denotes someone who is morally deficient or lacking in wisdom, not just intellectually but spiritually. 4. The Wise of Heart This person embodies wisdom and understanding, often associated with a heart aligned with God's principles. 5. Inheritance of the Wind A metaphorical expression indicating futility or emptiness, as wind cannot be grasped or held. Teaching Points The Consequences of DiscordBringing trouble to one's household leads to emptiness and loss. Our actions have profound impacts on those closest to us, and we must strive to foster peace and harmony. The Value of Wisdom Wisdom is not just intellectual but deeply spiritual, guiding us to live in a way that honors God and benefits those around us. The wise of heart will ultimately prevail and lead. The Futility of Foolishness Foolish actions lead to servitude and loss. In a spiritual sense, this servitude can mean being bound by sin or poor choices, whereas wisdom leads to freedom and leadership. Building a Godly Legacy Our legacy is determined by the choices we make today. By choosing wisdom and righteousness, we build a lasting and meaningful inheritance for future generations. The Importance of Heart Alignment True wisdom comes from a heart aligned with God's will. Regularly seek God's guidance through prayer and scripture to cultivate a wise heart. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 11:29?2. How does Proverbs 11:29 warn against causing trouble in one's household? 3. What does "inherit the wind" imply about the consequences of foolish actions? 4. How can we apply Proverbs 11:29 to modern family dynamics and leadership? 5. Compare Proverbs 11:29 with Ephesians 6:4 on family responsibilities. 6. How can we cultivate wisdom to avoid "servant to the wise" outcomes? 7. What does Proverbs 11:29 mean by "trouble his own house"? 8. How does Proverbs 11:29 relate to family dynamics and leadership? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 11:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11? (29) He that troubleth his own house.--Possibly by his stinginess and avarice, as Proverbs 15:27. Shall inherit the wind.--Will get nothing for his pains. The fool ('evil).--The self-willed, who will listen to no advice, and so comes to ruin. Verse 29. - He that troubleth his own house; he that annoys and worries his family and household by stinginess, bad management, and captious ill temper. So the Son of Sirach writes (Ecclus. 4:30), "Be not as a lion in thy house, nor frantic (φαντασιοκοπῶν, 'suspicious') among thy servants." Septuagint, "he who has no friendly intercourse (ὁ μὴ συμπεριφερόμενος) with his own house." Shall inherit the wind; he will be the loser in the end; no one will lend him a helping hand, and his affairs will fall to ruin. The fool - the man who acts thus foolishly - shall be servant to the wise of heart; to the man who administers his household matters in a better and more orderly manner (see on Proverbs 12:24). It is implied that the troubler of his own house shall be reduced to such extremity as to have to apply for relief to the wise of heart. The other side of the question is given by the Son of Sirach: "Unto the servant that is wise shall they that are free do service" (Ecclus. 10:25). The prodigal in the parable prayed his father to make him one of his hired servants (Luke 15:19). Proverbs 11:29 draws a straight line from self-inflicted household turmoil to empty, wind-like consequences and a loss of agency. Trouble your home, and you inherit nothing; persist in folly, and you will end up serving those who walk in God-given wisdom. The verse calls each believer to cultivate godly discernment, honor family responsibilities, and choose wisdom that leads to lasting blessing.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He who brings troubleעוֹכֵ֣ר (‘ō·w·ḵêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5916: To roil water, to disturb, affict on his house בֵּ֭יתוֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house will inherit יִנְחַל־ (yin·ḥal-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate the wind, ר֑וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit and the fool אֱ֝וִ֗יל (’ĕ·wîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 191: Foolish will be servant וְעֶ֥בֶד (wə·‘e·ḇeḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant to the wise לַחֲכַם־ (la·ḥă·ḵam-) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 2450: Wise of heart. לֵֽב׃ (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Additonal Resources Proverbs 11:29 Blue Letter BibleProverbs 11:29 Bible Gateway Proverbs 11:29 Bible.com Proverbs 11:29 NIV |
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