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Proverbs 16:4
The Lord hath made all things for his owne sake: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.
Proverbs 16:4 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 16:4 in other translations
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.
The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
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In context
1 The preparations of the heart are in man: but the answere of the tongue is of the Lord.
2 All the wayes of a man are cleane in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth the spirits.
3 Commit thy workes vnto the Lord, and thy thoughts shalbe directed.
4 The Lord hath made all things for his owne sake: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.
5 All that are proude in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.
6 By mercy and trueth iniquitie shalbe forgiuen, and by the feare of the Lord they depart from euill.
7 When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.
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