Matthew Henry · Verse 4
God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last.
Proverbs 16:4
Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
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WEBBE
The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
BSB
The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.
KJV
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
ASV
Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
BBE
The Lord has made everything for his purpose, even the sinner for the day of evil.
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