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

3Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts. 4Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert. Because they regard not the works of Yhwh, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up. 6Blessed be Yhwh, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. 7Yhwh is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Psalms 28:5 word by word

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

• Because they regardבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
• not the worksפְּעֻלָּהpe‛ûllâh · wagesH6468
• of Yhwhיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · 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 10:5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
• Psalms 92:4For thou, Yhwh, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
• Psalms 104:24O Yhwh, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
• Psalms 111:2The works of Yhwh are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
• Job 34:26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
• Isaiah 5:12And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of Yhwh, neither consider the operation of his hands.
• Isaiah 22:11Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago.
• Isaiah 26:9With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.
• Hosea 14:9Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of Yhwh are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
• John 12:37But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
• Romans 1:20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
• Psalms 8:3When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
• Psalms 19:1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
• Numbers 23:23Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!
• Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
• Isaiah 45:8Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I Yhwh have created 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