Psalm 28:5
New International Version
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.

New Living Translation
They care nothing for what the LORD has done or for what his hands have made. So he will tear them down, and they will never be rebuilt!

English Standard Version
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.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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 King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
Because they do not regard the works of the LORD Nor the deeds of His hands, He will tear them down and not build them up.

NASB 1995
Because they do not regard the works of the LORD Nor the deeds of His hands, He will tear them down and not build them up.

NASB 1977
Because they do not regard the works of the LORD Nor the deeds of His hands, He will tear them down and not build them up.

Legacy Standard Bible
Because they do not regard the works of Yahweh Nor the deeds of His hands, He will tear them down and not build them up.

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
Because they do not consider what the LORD has done or the work of his hands, he will tear them down and not rebuild them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Because they do not consider what the LORD has done or the work of His hands, He will tear them down and not rebuild them.

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.

Contemporary English Version
They don't pay any attention to your wonderful deeds. Now you will destroy them and leave them in ruin.

English Revised Version
Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall break them down and not build them up.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD will tear them down and never build them up again, because they never consider what he has done or what his hands have made.

Good News Translation
They take no notice of what the LORD has done or of what he has made; so he will punish them and destroy them forever.

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.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

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 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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For they do not attend to the doing of YHWH, "" And to the work of His hands. He throws them down, "" And does not build them up.

Young's 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.

Smith's Literal 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.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because they have not understood the works of the Lord, and the operations of his hands: thou shalt destroy them, and shalt not build them up.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Since they have not understood the works of the Lord and the works of his hands, you will destroy them, and you will not build them up.

New American Bible
Because they do not understand the LORD’s works, the work of his hands, He will tear them down, never to rebuild them.

New Revised Standard Version
Because they do not regard the works of the LORD, or the work of his hands, he will break them down and build them up no more.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Because they have not understood the works of the LORD nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them and not build them up.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because they have not understood the deeds of LORD JEHOVAH or the work of his hands, he will overthrow them and will not build them up.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Because they give no heed to the works of the LORD, Nor to the operation of His hands; He will break them down and not build them up.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Because they have not attended to the works of the Lord, even to the works of his hands, thou shalt pull them down, and shalt not build them up.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD is My Strength
4Repay them according to their deeds and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve. 5Since 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. 6Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.…

Cross References
Isaiah 5:12
At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands.

Isaiah 1:3
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”

Jeremiah 8:7
Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD.

Proverbs 1:24-31
Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, ...

Isaiah 26:11
O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them!

Isaiah 29:13
Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.

Jeremiah 5:21
“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.

Matthew 13:14-15
In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’

Romans 1:28
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,

Isaiah 42:25
So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart.

Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.

Matthew 7:26-27
But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”

Luke 19:44
They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”

Romans 11:8
as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

Because

Psalm 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.

Psalm 92:4-6
For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands…

Psalm 104:24
O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

operation

Psalm 8:3
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

Psalm 19:1,2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork…

Numbers 23:23
Surely 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!

not build

2 Samuel 7:13,27
He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever…

1 Kings 11:38
And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.

Jeremiah 31:4
Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.

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Because they do not regard
The phrase "do not regard" comes from the Hebrew root "בין" (bin), which means to understand, discern, or consider. In the context of this verse, it implies a willful ignorance or a deliberate choice to overlook the divine actions and intentions of God. Historically, this reflects a common theme in the Old Testament where the people of Israel, and often their enemies, failed to recognize God's hand in their lives and the world around them. This lack of regard is not merely an oversight but a spiritual blindness that leads to moral and spiritual decay.

the works of the LORD
The "works of the LORD" refers to the mighty acts and deeds performed by God throughout history, including creation, providence, and redemption. In Hebrew, "מַעֲשֵׂי יְהוָה" (ma'asei Yahweh) encompasses both the natural world and the miraculous interventions in human history. From a conservative Christian perspective, this phrase underscores the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty and His active role in the world. The works of the LORD are evident in the beauty of creation, the deliverance of His people, and the unfolding of His divine plan.

or the work of His hands
This phrase emphasizes the personal and intimate involvement of God in creation and history. The Hebrew word "יָד" (yad), meaning "hand," signifies power, control, and craftsmanship. The "work of His hands" suggests a deliberate and purposeful act, akin to an artist shaping a masterpiece. In biblical times, this would remind the faithful of God's direct involvement in their lives and the world, calling them to recognize His authority and respond with worship and obedience.

He will tear them down
The imagery of tearing down is vivid and forceful, derived from the Hebrew "הָרַס" (haras), meaning to demolish or destroy. This action is a divine response to the failure to acknowledge God's works. It serves as a warning of judgment against those who persist in their disregard for God. In the historical context of Israel, this could refer to the destruction of cities, nations, or individuals who opposed God's will. For the believer, it is a sobering reminder of the consequences of spiritual apathy and rebellion.

and never rebuild them
The finality of this phrase, "never rebuild them," underscores the irreversible nature of God's judgment once it is executed. The Hebrew "לֹא יִבְנֵם" (lo yivnem) conveys a sense of permanence. In the biblical narrative, this reflects the fate of those who persistently reject God's authority and refuse to repent. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, it serves as a call to repentance and a reminder of the eternal consequences of turning away from God. It highlights the importance of living in accordance with God's will and recognizing His works in our lives.

(5) The works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands--i.e., His strict and even-handed justice, which the wicked forget or, deceived by appearances (Isaiah 5:19), ignore. For the contrast between "build up" and "pull down," compare Jeremiah 42:10. This verse is in that prophet's style (Jeremiah 1:10; Jeremiah 18:9).

Verse 5. - Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands. They do not note God's providential workings. If they did, they would see that judgment falls upon the wicked, and, seeing this, they would fear and abstain from evil. But they take no notice - God is not in all their thoughts. For this neglect and contempt of him, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Since
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

they show no
לֹ֤א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

regard
יָבִ֡ינוּ (yā·ḇî·nū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand

for the works
פְּעֻלֹּ֣ת (pə·‘ul·lōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 6468: A work, recompense

of the LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

or
וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

what His hands
יָדָ֑יו (yā·ḏāw)
Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

have done,
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה (ma·‘ă·śêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

He will tear them down
יֶ֝הֶרְסֵ֗ם (ye·her·sêm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2040: To pull down, in pieces, break, & destroy

and never
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

rebuild them.
יִבְנֵֽם׃ (yiḇ·nêm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1129: To build


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