Proverbs 16:4
“The Lord hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.”
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Proverbs 16:4 Context
2All the wayes of a man are cleane in his owne eyes: but the Lord weigheth the spirits. 3Commit thy workes vnto the Lord, and thy thoughts shalbe established. 4The Lord hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill. 5Euery one that is proud in heart, is an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished. 6By mercy and trueth iniquitie is purged: and by the feare of the Lord, men depart from euill.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:4
The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- King James Version
The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Lord has made everything for his purpose, even the sinner for the day of evil.
- Basic English Bible
Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- Darby Bible
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh has made everything for its own end-- yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- World English Bible
All things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked [worketh] for a day of evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The LORD hath made every things for His own purpose, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:4
16:4 Doth work - He orders or disposes. For - For his own glory; for the discovery of his wisdom, power, goodness, truth, justice. The wicked - Wilful and impenitent sinners. Men make themselves wicked, and God therefore makes them miserable.