箴言 16:4
The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Context
This verse from 箴言 Chapter 16 connects to 9 cross-references. 约瑟叫人将银杯藏在便雅悯袋中，追上他们按「盗窃」罪名拿回。犹大陈诉求情，愿以自身代替便雅悯为奴。
其他译本
Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
All things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked <FI>worketh<Fi> for a day of evil.
The Lord has made everything for his purpose, even the sinner for the day of evil.
交叉参考
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