Proverbs 11:29 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 11:29 NIV (New International Version)
Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:29 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:29 NLT (New Living Translation)
Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind. The fool will be a servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:29 CSB (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.
Proverbs 11:29 KJV (King James Version)
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: And the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs 11:29 NKJV (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.
Proverbs 11:29 MSG (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.
Proverbs 11:29 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
One who troubles his own house will inherit wind, And the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.
Proverbs 11:29 AMP (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.
Proverbs 11:29 NET (New English Translation)
The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.