Proverbs 16:4

The Passion Translation

The Lord works everything together to accomplish his purpose. Even the wicked are included in his plans— he sets them aside for the day of disaster.

Cross References

Genesis 1:31

God surveyed all he had made and said, “I love it!” For it pleased him greatly. Evening gave way to morning—day six.

Proverbs 16:5

Yahweh detests all the proud of heart, for pride attracts his punishment— and you can count on that!

Isaiah 43:21

so that you, whom I have shaped and formed for myself, will proclaim my praise.

Isaiah 43:7

Bring me everyone who is called by my name, the ones I created to experience my glory. I myself formed them to be who they are and made them for my glory.”

Romans 11:36

For out of him, the sustainer of everything, came everything, and now everything finds fulfillment in him. May all praise and honor be given to him forever! Amen!

Romans 9:22

And in the same way, although God has every right to unleash his anger and demonstrate his power, yet he is extremely patient with those who deserve wrath—vessels prepared for destruction.

1 Peter 2:8

And A stone that makes them stumble and a rock to trip over. They keep stumbling over the message because they refuse to believe it. And this they were destined to do.

2 Peter 2:3

They are only out for themselves, ready to exploit you for their own gain through their cunning arguments. Their condemnation has been a long time coming. But their destruction does not slumber or sit idly by, for it is sure to come.

2 Peter 2:9

If the Lord Yahweh rescued Lot, he knows how to continually rescue the godly from their trials and to reserve the ungodly for punishment on the day of judgment.

Revelation 4:11

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory, honor, and power, for you created all things, and for your pleasure they were created and exist.”