Proverbs 16:4

“The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:4

The Lord hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Proverbs chapter 16

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: the wicked also for the evil day.
- Douay Rheims 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

Jinnee Parr's comment on 2015-07-02 06:39:45:

All the way back to Adam and Eve, God gave them a command and they chose to disobey it. It was a conscienous choice which I believe is free will. God - for the most part does not interfere with our choices. I think people credit God for the evil that goes on in the world - such as Hitler. I don 't think we understand the depth of this Scripture. God is not responsible for our choices - we are. We must humble ourselves confess our wrongs sins to God and then our choices become alligned with God 's. God cannont sin against himself therefore, He does not direct our choices for evil.

Jimmy beal's comment on 2013-12-09 00:51:32:

God and his works are mysterious therefore when one looks at the acts of sin committed by individuals (i.e witchcraft rape molestation murder racism poverty genicide) this is true satan is the culprit behind the very act of sin but God allowing it to take place is even more complex and mind boggling to anyone who does not understand the reason behind every one of Gods motives or level of understanding. Hitler is a prime example of this verse millions of men women and children died one must ask why did God allow this to take place simply put its what God wanted

Michael's comment on 2013-08-18 16:54:01:

im 14 years old and i want to understand proverbs 16:24 please help

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