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Psalms 28:5

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Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
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  1. Isaiah 5:12Rank 1 from verse 5
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    12And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands.

  2. Romans 1:28Rank 2 from verse 5
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    28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

  3. Job 34:26–27Rank 3 from verse 5
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    26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;

    27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:

  4. John 12:37Rank 4 from verse 5
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    37¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

  5. Psalms 92:4–6Rank 5 from verse 5
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    4For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

    5O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

    6A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.

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Psalms 28:5

COMBINED MEANING

regard

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Respect; esteem; reverence; that view of the mind which springs from value, estimable qualities, or any thing that excites admiration.

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works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

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operation

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Working or agency in action, or the effect produced by such working.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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destroy

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Sense 1: To ruin, demolish, consume, or lay waste. Sense 2: To kill or cut off. Sense 3: To cause a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

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4Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.

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

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6Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

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