New International Version (NIV)
4The Lord works out everything to its proper end—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
Proverbs 16:4
Proverbs 16:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
4The Lord has made everything for 16:4 Or Hisits own purpose,
Even the wicked for the day of evil.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
4The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked for the day of evil.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
4The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
4The Lord has made everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
4The Lord works everything out to the proper end.
Even those who do wrong were made for a day of trouble.