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

What does Proverbs 16:4 mean?

God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 16:3-4 and alongside a few nearby related passages.