Psalms 28:5

Psalms 28:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
• New International Version (NIV)Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord and what his hands have done, he will tear them down and never build them up again.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Because they do not regard the works of the Lord or the work of his hands, he will tear them down and build them up no more.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Because they do not regard the works of the Lord, Nor the operation of His hands, He shall destroy them And not build them up.

Context of Psalms 28:5

3Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them! 4Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for what they do! Punish them! For they do not understand the Lord’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them. 6The Lord deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy! 7The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.

Psalms 28:5 word by word

כִּ֤י לֹ֤א יָבִ֡ינוּ אֶל־פְּעֻלֹּ֣ת יְ֭הוָה וְאֶל־מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה יָדָ֑יו יֶ֝הֶרְסֵ֗ם וְלֹ֣א יִבְנֵֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Because they regardבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
• not the worksפְּעֻלָּהpe‛ûllâh · wagesH6468
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• nor the operationמַעֲשֶׂהma‛ăώeh · deed: workH4639
• of his handsיָדyâd · handH3027
• he shall destroyהָרַסhâras · to overthrowH2040
• them, and not build them upבָּנָהbânâh · to buildH1129

Cross-references for Psalms 28:5

• Psalms 10:5He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies.
• Psalms 92:4For you, O Lord, have made me happy by your work. I will sing for joy because of what you have done.
• Psalms 104:24How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.
• Psalms 111:2The Lord’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.
• Job 34:26He strikes them for their wickedness, in a place where people can see,
• Isaiah 5:12They have stringed instruments, tambourines, flutes, and wine at their parties. So they do not recognize what the Lord is doing, they do not perceive what he is bringing about.
• Isaiah 22:11You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool – but you did not trust in the one who made it; you did not depend on the one who formed it long ago!
• Isaiah 26:9I look for you during the night, my spirit within me seeks you at dawn, for when your judgments come upon the earth, those who live in the world learn about justice.
• Hosea 14:9Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble.
• John 12:37Although Jesus had performed so many miraculous signs before them, they still refused to believe in him,
• Romans 1:20For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse.
• Psalms 8:3When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place,
• Psalms 19:1The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.
• Numbers 23:23For there is no spell against Jacob, nor is there any divination against Israel. At this time it must be said of Jacob and of Israel, ‘Look at what God has done!’
• Isaiah 40:26Look up at the sky! Who created all these heavenly lights? He is the one who leads out their ranks; he calls them all by name. Because of his absolute power and awesome strength, not one of them is missing.
• Isaiah 45:8O sky, rain down from above! Let the clouds send down showers of deliverance! Let the earth absorb it so salvation may grow, and deliverance may sprout up along with it. I, the Lord, create it.

Commentaries on Psalms 28:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5They regard not the works of the Lord - They have no knowledge of the true God, either as to his nature, or as to his works. He shall destroy them, and not build them up - This is a remarkable prophecy, and was literally fulfilled: the Babylonian empire was destroyed by Cyrus, and never built up again; for he founded the Persian empire on its ruins. haven the place where Babylon stood is now no longer known.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Because they regard not the works of the Lord - What the Lord does in creation; in his providence; through His commands and laws; and by His Spirit. They do not find pleasure in His works; they do not give heed to the intimations of His will in His providential dealings; they do not listen to His commands; they do not yield to the influences of His Spirit. “Nor the operation of his hands.” What He is now doing. The sense is essentially the same as in the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5The wicked do not acknowledge the difference between the sacred and the common, so they have no respect for the Lord’s creation, redemption, or revelation.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. Disregard of God's judgments brings a righteous punishment. destroy ... build ... up--The positive strengthened by the negative form.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 28:5

• Godlessness
• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Psalms 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings