Parallel Verses
Amplified
The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.
New American Standard Bible
Even the
King James Version
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Holman Bible
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
International Standard Version
The LORD made everything answerable to him, including the wicked at the time of trouble.
A Conservative Version
LORD has made everything for its own end, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
American Standard Version
Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Bible in Basic English
The Lord has made everything for his purpose, even the sinner for the day of evil.
Darby Translation
Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Julia Smith Translation
Jehovah made all to his purpose, and also the unjust for the day of evil.
King James 2000
The LORD has made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Lexham Expanded Bible
All Yahweh has made [is] for his purpose, and even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah has made all for His purpose; yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD doth all things for his own sake; yea, and when he keepeth the ungodly for the day of wrath.
NET Bible
The Lord works everything for its own ends -- even the wicked for the day of disaster.
New Heart English Bible
The LORD has made everything for its own end?yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
The Emphasized Bible
Everything, hath Yahweh made for its own purpose, yea, even the lawless one, for the day of calamity.
Webster
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
World English Bible
Yahweh has made everything for its own end -- yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Youngs Literal Translation
All things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked worketh for a day of evil.
Themes
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Creation » Effected » For God's pleasure
Design » In nature, evidence of
Evil » Who the lord created for the day of evil
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
3
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.
Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.
Names
Cross References
Romans 9:22
What if God, although willing to show His [terrible] wrath and to make His power known, has tolerated with great patience the objects of His wrath [which are] prepared for destruction?
Job 21:30
“That evil men are [now] reserved for the day of disaster and destruction,
They will be led away on the day of [God’s] wrath?
Isaiah 43:7
Everyone who is called by My Name,
Whom I have created for My glory,
Whom I have formed, even whom I have made.”
Romans 11:36
For from Him [all things originate] and through Him [all things live and exist] and to Him are all things [directed]. To Him be glory and honor forever! Amen.
Isaiah 43:21
“The people whom I formed for Myself
Will make known My praise.
1 Peter 2:8
and,
2 Peter 2:3
And in their greed they will exploit you with false arguments and twisted doctrine. Their sentence [of condemnation which God has decreed] from a time long ago is not idle [but is still in force], and their destruction and deepening misery is not asleep [but is on its way].
2 Peter 2:9
then [in light of the fact that all this is true, be sure that] the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and how to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,
Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they exist, and were created and brought into being.”