4 The Lord works out everything to its proper end- even the wicked for a day of disaster.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:4

King James Version

4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

English Standard Version

4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

The Message

4 God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included - but for judgment.

New King James Version

4 The Lord has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

New Living Translation

4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:4

Commentary on Proverbs 16:4

(Read Proverbs 16:4)

God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last.