Proverbs 16:4
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.
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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.