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Psalms 28:5

3 Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.

4 Give 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 the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

6 Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

7 The LORD 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.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
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.
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
Because they regard not the works of Jehovah, Nor the operation of his hands, He will break them down and not build them up.
DARBY
For they regard not the deeds of Jehovah, nor the work of his hands: he will destroy them, and not build them up.
BLB
For they do not have regard toward the works of YHWH, and toward the deed of His hands; He shall overthrow them, and not rebuild them.
ÅB
For de forstår ikke det Herren gjør,
eller hans henders gjerning.
Han skal bryte dem ned
og ikke bygge dem opp.
OTB
Fordi de ikke akter på Herrens gjerninger
Eller hans henders verk,
Vil han rive dem ned og ikke bygge dem opp.
B1930
For de akter ikke på hvad Herren gjør, eller på hans henders gjerning; han skal nedbryte dem og ikke opbygge dem.

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 5:12

    And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.

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  • Romans 1:28

    And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

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  • Job 34:26–27

    He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;

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  • John 12:37

    But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

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  • Psalms 92:4–6

    For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

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  • Psalms 10:5

    His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.

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  • 2 Samuel 7:13

    He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

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  • Romans 1:20

    For 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:

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