Proverbs 11:29
He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
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ASV
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
KJV
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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8 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| עוֹכֵ֣ר | o.Kher | [one who] troubles | H5916 → |
| בֵּ֭יתוֹ | bei.to | household his | H1004 → |
| יִנְחַל־ | yin.chal- | he will inherit | H5157 → |
| ר֑וּחַ | Ru.ach | wind | H7307 → |
| וְעֶ֥בֶד | ve.'E.ved | and [will be] a servant | H5650 → |
| אֱ֝וִ֗יל | 'e.Vil | a fool | H191 → |
| לַחֲכַם־ | la.cha.kham- | of [the] wise of | H2450 → |
| לֵֽב׃ | Lev | heart | H3820 → |
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