Psalms 28:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Because they do not consider the works of the LORD or the deeds of his hands, he will tear them down and never rebuild them.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    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.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Because they regard{H995} not the works{H6468} of Jehovah,{H3068} Nor the operation{H4639} of his hands,{H3027} He will break{H2040} them down and not build them up.{H1129}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Because they regard{H995}{(H8799)} not the works{H6468} of the LORD{H3068}, nor the operation{H4639} of his hands{H3027}, he shall destroy{H2040}{(H8799)} them, and not build them up{H1129}{(H8799)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Recompense them after ye workes of their hodes, paye them that they haue deserued.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For they regarde not the woorkes of the Lorde, nor the operation of his handes: therefore breake them downe, and builde them not vp.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For they geue not their minde to vnderstande the doynges of God and the worke of his handes: therefore he wyll breake them downe, and not buylde them vp.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Because they don't regard the works of Yahweh, Nor the operation of his hands, He will break them down and not build them up.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Because they regard not the works of Jehovah, Nor the operation of his hands, He will break them down and not build them up.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Because they regard not the works of Jehovah, Nor the operation of his hands, He will break them down and not build them up.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For they do not understand the LORD’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The LORD will permanently demolish them.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 5:12 : 12 They have harps and lyres, tambourines and flutes, and wine at their banquets, but they pay no attention to the deeds of the Lord or consider the work of His hands.
  • Isa 22:11 : 11 You made a reservoir between the walls for the water of the old pool, but you did not look to its Maker, nor did you regard the One who formed it long ago.
  • Isa 26:9-9 : 9 My soul yearns for You in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks You. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. 10 Though the wicked is shown favor, he does not learn righteousness; even in a land of uprightness, he acts unjustly and does not see the majesty of the LORD. 11 LORD, Your hand is lifted high, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be ashamed; the fire reserved for Your enemies will consume them.
  • Isa 40:26 : 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
  • Isa 45:8 : 8 Rain down, heavens, from above, and let the clouds pour out righteousness; let the earth open up and salvation spring forth, together with righteousness. I, the LORD, have created it.
  • Isa 45:12 : 12 I made the earth and created mankind upon it. My own hands stretched out the heavens, and I commanded their hosts.
  • Isa 45:18 : 18 For this is what the LORD says—He who created the heavens, He is God, He who formed the earth and made it, He established it, He did not create it to be empty but formed it to be inhabited—He says: 'I am the LORD, and there is no other.'
  • Jer 10:12-13 : 12 God made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. 13 At the sound of His thunder, water roars in the heavens. He causes clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings wind out of His storehouses.
  • Jer 31:4 : 4 I will build you up again, and you will be rebuilt, O virgin Israel. Again, you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing.
  • Jer 32:20-21 : 20 You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt and continue to this day, both in Israel and among all mankind. You have made a name for Yourself that remains to this day. 21 You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs, wonders, a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and great terror.
  • Hos 14:9 : 9 Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? I will answer him and care for him. I am like a flourishing cypress; your fruit comes from me.
  • John 12:37 : 37 Though He had performed so many signs in their presence, they did not believe in Him.
  • Rom 1:20 : 20 For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
  • Rom 1:28 : 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
  • Eph 1:19-21 : 19 and the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. This power is according to the working of His mighty strength, 20 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
  • Num 23:23 : 23 'There is no divination against Jacob, no sorcery against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and of Israel: "See what God has done!"'
  • 2 Sam 7:13 : 13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
  • 2 Sam 7:27 : 27 For you, O LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' Therefore your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you.
  • 1 Kgs 11:38 : 38 If you listen to all that I command you and walk in My ways, doing what is right in My eyes by keeping My statutes and commands, as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a sure house, as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you.
  • Job 34:26-27 : 26 He strikes them down for their wickedness in a place where all can see. 27 Because they turned away from following Him and did not regard any of His ways,
  • Ps 8:3 : 3 Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies, You have established strength because of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and the avenger.
  • Ps 10:5 : 5 His ways prosper at all times; Your judgments are far above, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he sneers at them.
  • Ps 19:1-2 : 1 For the choirmaster: A psalm of David. 2 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of His hands.
  • Ps 92:4-6 : 4 With the ten-stringed instrument, with the harp, and with the meditative sound of the lyre. 5 For You have made me glad by Your work, O LORD; I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands. 6 How great are Your works, O LORD! How profound are Your thoughts!
  • Ps 104:24 : 24 How many are Your works, LORD! In wisdom You made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
  • Ps 111:2-4 : 2 The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who take delight in them. 3 Splendor and majesty are His work, and His righteousness endures forever. 4 He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.

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