Psalm 28:5

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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

Literal

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.

Latin

Quoniam non intellexerunt opera Domini, et in opera manuum ejus destrues illos, et non ædificabis eos.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Psalms 28:5

The 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.

Psalms 28:3–5

The psalmist asks God to punish his enemies and prove his innocence.

Psalms 28:1–9

In this personal lament, the psalmist asks for justice and mercy. He trusts in the Lord's strength and faithfulness and prays for the Lord's people.

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David The Creator-King

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