Proverbs 11:29

Proverbs 11:29 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

29Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,

and the fool will be servant to the wise.

29One who troubles his own house will inherit wind,

And the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.

29He who troubles his own house will inherit wind,

And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted.

29He who troubles (mismanages) his own house will inherit the wind (nothing),

And the foolish will be a servant to the wise-hearted.

29He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind,

and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

29Those who bring ruin on their families will receive nothing but wind.

And foolish people will serve wise people.