Parallel Verses
NET Bible
For they do not understand the Lord's actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.
New American Standard Bible
Nor the deeds of His hands,
He will tear them down and not build them up.
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.
Holman Bible
what the Lord has done
or the work of His hands,
He will tear them down and not rebuild them.
International Standard Version
Because they do not understand the deeds of the LORD or the work of his hands, He will tear them down and never build them up.
A Conservative Version
because they regard not the works of 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.
Amplified
Because they have no regard for the works of the Lord
Nor the deeds of His hands,
He will tear them down and not rebuild them.
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.
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.
Julia Smith Translation
For they will not understand for the doing of Jehovah, and for the work of his hands; he will destroy them and he will not build them up.
King James 2000
Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because they do not regard the works of Yahweh, nor the work of his hands, he will destroy them and not rebuild them.
Modern King James verseion
Because they do not pay attention to the works of Jehovah and to the work of His hands, He shall destroy them and never build them up.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For they regard not in their mind the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands: therefore shall he break them down, and not build them up.
New Heart English Bible
Because they do not regard the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he will break them down and not build them up.
The Emphasized Bible
Because they heed not The Deeds of Yahweh, or the Work of his hands, he will pull them down, and not build them.
Webster
Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he will destroy them, and not build them up.
World English Bible
Because they don't respect the works of Yahweh, nor the operation of his hands, he will break them down and not build them up.
Youngs 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.
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 28:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
My Strength
4 Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for what they do! Punish them! 5 For they do not understand the Lord's actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them. 6 The Lord deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!
Cross References
Isaiah 5:12
They 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.
Numbers 23:23
For 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!'
2 Samuel 7:13
He will build a house for my name, and I will make his dynasty permanent.
2 Samuel 7:27
for you, O Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, have told your servant, 'I will build you a dynastic house.' That is why your servant has had the courage to pray this prayer to you.
1 Kings 11:38
You must obey all I command you to do, follow my instructions, do what I approve, and keep my rules and commandments, like my servant David did. Then I will be with you and establish for you a lasting dynasty, as I did for David; I will give you Israel.
Job 34:26-27
He strikes them for their wickedness, in a place where people can see,
Psalm 8:3
When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place,
Psalm 10:5
He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies.
Psalm 19:1-2
For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.
Psalm 92:4-6
For you, O Lord, have made me happy by your work. I will sing for joy because of what you have done.
Psalm 104:24
How 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.
Psalm 111:2-4
The Lord's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.
Isaiah 22:11
You 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 26:9-11
I 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.
Isaiah 40:26
Look 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 45:8
O 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.
Isaiah 45:12
I made the earth, I created the people who live on it. It was me -- my hands stretched out the sky, I give orders to all the heavenly lights.
Isaiah 45:18
For this is what the Lord says, the one who created the sky -- he is the true God, the one who formed the earth and made it; he established it, he did not create it without order, he formed it to be inhabited -- "I am the Lord, I have no peer.
Jeremiah 10:12-13
The Lord is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.
Jeremiah 31:4
I will rebuild you, my dear children Israel, so that you will once again be built up. Once again you will take up the tambourine and join in the happy throng of dancers.
Jeremiah 32:20-21
You did miracles and amazing deeds in the land of Egypt which have had lasting effect. By this means you gained both in Israel and among humankind a renown that lasts to this day.
Hosea 14:9
Who 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 12:37
Although Jesus had performed so many miraculous signs before them, they still refused to believe in him,
Romans 1:20
For 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.
Romans 1:28
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done.
Ephesians 1:19-21
and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.