Psalm 28:5 “Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD or what His hands…”

Psalm 28:5

Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD or what His hands have done, He will tear them down and never rebuild them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

World English Bible

Because they don’t respect the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he will break them down and not build them up.

American Standard Version

Because they regard not the works of Jehovah, Nor the operation of his hands, He will break them down and not build them up.

Geneva Bible 1599

For they regarde not the woorkes of the Lord, nor the operation of his handes: therefore breake them downe, and builde them not vp.

Darby Translation

For they regard not the deeds of Jehovah, nor the work of his hands: he will destroy them, and not build them up.

Young's Literal Translation

For they attend not to the doing of Jehovah, And unto the work of His hands. He throweth them down, And doth not build them up.

Bible in Basic English

Because they have no respect for the works of the Lord, or for the things which his hands have made, they will be broken down and not lifted up by him.

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Cross references

“Because”

Isaiah 5:12 Romans 1:28 John 12:37 Psalm 92:4–6 Psalm 10:5 Psalm 104:24

Isaiah 5:12 · BSB

At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands.

Romans 1:28 · BSB

Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

John 12:37 · BSB

Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.

Psalm 92:4–6 · BSB

For You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.

Psalm 10:5 · BSB

He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes.

Psalm 104:24 · BSB

How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

“operation”

Numbers 23:23 Isaiah 40:26 Isaiah 45:8 Isaiah 45:12 Isaiah 45:18 Ephesians 1:19–21

Numbers 23:23 · BSB

For there is no spell against Jacob and no divination against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and Israel, ‘What great things God has done!’

Isaiah 40:26 · BSB

Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

Isaiah 45:8 · BSB

Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open up that salvation may sprout and righteousness spring up with it; I, the LORD, have created it.

Isaiah 45:12 · BSB

It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.

Isaiah 45:18 · BSB

For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other.

Ephesians 1:19–21 · BSB

and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,

“not build”

2 Samuel 7:13 2 Samuel 7:27 1 Kings 11:38 Jeremiah 31:4 Jeremiah 32:20 Jeremiah 32:21

2 Samuel 7:13 · BSB

He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

2 Samuel 7:27 · BSB

For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You.

1 Kings 11:38 · BSB

If you listen to all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and commandments as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynast…

Jeremiah 31:4 · BSB

Again I will build you, and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing.

Jeremiah 32:20 · BSB

You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and You do so to this very day, both in Israel and among all mankind. And You have made a name for Yourself, as is the case to this day.

Jeremiah 32:21 · BSB

You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4Repay them according to their deeds and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve.

6Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.

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