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Psalms 28:5

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.

World English Bible

In The 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.

In Context

4Give them according to their work, and according to the wickedness of their doings. Give them according to the operation of their hands. Bring back on them what they deserve.

6Blessed be the LORD, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.

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Cross References

Numbers 23:23Surely there is no enchantment with Jacob; neither is there any divination with Israel. Now it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, ‘What has God done!’

2 Samuel 7:27For you, LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, ‘I will build you a house.’ Therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.

Job 34:26He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others;

Psalms 10:5His ways are prosperous at all times. He is arrogant, and your laws are far from his sight. As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them.

Psalms 92:4For you, LORD, have made me glad through your work. I will triumph in the works of your hands.

Psalms 111:2The LORD’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 28:2-6

Prayer for Deliverance. 1 Unto thee will I cry, O Lord my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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