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Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.”

Proverbs 16:4

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Proverbs 16 gathers sayings about planning and God's rule over human affairs. The chapter opens by contrasting human plans with the Lord's answers.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord has made everything for his purpose, even the sinner for the day of evil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Todas las cosas ha hecho Jehová por sí mismo, y aun al impío para el día malo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Toda obra del Señor tiene un propósito; ¡hasta el malvado fue hecho para el día del desastre!

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