Proverbs 16:4
The LORD hath made all things for himself: Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
In context
1 The preparations of the heart in man, And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But the LORD weigheth the spirits. 3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, And thy thoughts shall be established. 4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:4 in the NIV
The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:4 in the ESV
The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.