He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
What does Proverbs 11:29 mean?
He that brings trouble upon himself and his family, by carelessness, or by wickedness, shall be unable to keep and enjoy what he gets, as a man is unable to hold the wind, or to satisfy himself with it.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 11:28-29 and alongside a few nearby related passages.