5 Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lordand what his hands have done, he will tear them down and never build them up again.

Other Translations of Psalm 28:5

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

5 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.

The Message

5 Because they have no idea how God works or what he is up to, God will smash them to smithereens and walk away from the ruins.

New King James Version

5 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 Living Translation

5 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!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 28:5

Commentary on Psalm 28:1-5

(Read Psalm 28:1-5)

David is very earnest in prayer. Observe his faith in prayer; God is my rock, on whom I build my hope. Believers should not rest till they have received some token that their prayers are heard. He prays that he may not be numbered with the wicked. Save me from being entangled in the snares they have laid for me. Save me from being infected with their sins, and from doing as they do. Lord, never leave me to use such arts of deceit and treachery for my safety, as they use for my ruin. Believers dread the way of sinners; the best are sensible of the danger they are in of being drawn aside: we should all pray earnestly to God for his grace to keep us. Those who are careful not to partake with sinners in their sins, have reason to hope that they shall not receive their plagues. He speaks of the just judgments of the Lord on the workers of iniquity, verse 4. This is not the language of passion or revenge. It is a prophecy that there will certainly come a day, when God will punish every man who persists in his evil deeds. Sinners shall be reckoned with, not only for the mischief they have done, but for the mischief they designed, and did what they could to effect. Disregard of the works of the Lord, is the cause of the sin of sinners, and becomes the cause of their ruin.