Proverbs 11:29

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Proverbs 11:29 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

26He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!

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