Proverbs 16:4
The Lorde hath made all thynges for his owne sake: yea, the vngodly for the day of wrath.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
In Context
3Commit thy workes vnto the Lorde: and what thou deuisest it shall prosper.
Cross References
Isaiah 43:21This people haue I made for my self, and they shall shewe foorth my prayse.
Romans 11:36For of hym, and through hym, and for hym, are all thynges: To whom be glory for euer. Amen.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:4
3 Commit thy works unto the Lord , and thy thoughts shall be established. Note, 1. It is a very desirable thing to have our thoughts established, and not tossed, and put into a hurry, by disquieting cares and fears,—to go on in an even steady course of honesty and piety, not disturbed, or put out of frame, by any event or change,—to be satisfied that all shall work for good and issue well at last, and therefore to be always easy and sedate. 2. The only way to have our thoughts established is to commit our works to… Read the whole commentary →