KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Anyone who brings trouble to their own family will end up with nothing but empty air, and foolish people will serve those who are wise at heart.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse warns that those who harm their own families will lose everything, while foolish people will end up serving the wise.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from King Solomon's collection of wise sayings, written around 950 BC when family unity was crucial for survival in ancient Israel. In that agricultural society, a household included extended family members who worked together, so causing family discord could literally mean economic ruin and social isolation.
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