4 The Lord works out everything to its proper end- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
4 God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included - but for judgment.
4 The Lord has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:4
Commentary on Proverbs 16:4
(Read Proverbs 16:4)
God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last.