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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He that troubleth ... - The temper, miserly and troubling, which leads a man to make those around him miserable, and ultimately pro…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that troubles his own house—Possibly by his miserliness and avarice, as Proverbs 15:27.

Shall inherit the wind—

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that troubleth his own house
His family, his wife, and children, and servants; by being bitter to the one, and by…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

He who brings trouble upon himself and his family, by carelessness, or by wickedness, will be unable to keep and enjoy what he gets, as a person is…

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