Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:4
American Standard Version
Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Amplified® Bible
The Lord has made everything [to accommodate itself and contribute] to its own end {and} His own purpose--even the wicked [are fitted for their role] for the day of calamity {and} evil.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD has a reason for everything he does, and he lets evil people live only to be punished.
Darby English Version
Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Good News Bible
Everything the LORD has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.
King James Version
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
New American Standard Bible
The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
New International Version
The LORD works out everything for his own ends—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
New King James Version
The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
Revised Standard Version
The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Young's Literal Translation
All things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked `worketh' for a day of evil.