Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 11:29 in English Standard Version "Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart." Pr 15:27 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live. Ec 5:16 This also is a grievous evil: just as he came, so shall he go, and what gain is there to him who toils for the wind?