Psalm 28:5

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

Cross-reference

Psalm 8:3 Contrast

Psalm 8:3 shows the psalmist considering God's works — the very thing the wicked in Psalm 28:5 fail to do, highlighting the contrast.

Psalm 19:1 Contrast

Psalm 19:1 declares the heavens show God's handiwork — the works the wicked in Psalm 28:5 disregard, underscoring their folly.

Psalm 111:2-4 celebrates the greatness of God's works — a positive counterpart to the disregard condemned here.

Psalm 77:11 Contrast

Psalm 77:11 declares a resolve to remember God's deeds — the opposite of the disregard condemned in Psalm 28:5.

Psalm 107:43 urges the wise to consider God's steadfast love — the very regard that the wicked in Psalm 28:5 lack.

Psalm 10:5 Parallel

In Psalm 10:5, the wicked think God's judgments are far off — showing their disregard for His works, which leads to their destruction.

In Psalm 92:4-6, the psalmist rejoices in God's works while the fool does not understand — explaining the mindset of those who disregard God's works.

Psalm 104:24 Related theme

In Psalm 104:24, God's works are manifold and wise — highlighting what the wicked fail to regard in Psalm 28:5.

Isaiah 40:26 calls to behold God's created stars — the works the wicked in Psalm 28:5 refuse to regard.

Isaiah 5:12 Citation

Isaiah 5:12 uses the exact phrase 'regard not the work of the LORD' — a direct parallel to the same disregard described here.

Isaiah 45:12 Related theme

Isaiah 45:12 declares God made the earth and heavens — the works the wicked in Psalm 28:5 fail to regard.

Isaiah 45:18 Related theme

Isaiah 45:18 affirms God created the heavens and earth — the works the wicked in Psalm 28:5 ignore.

Jeremiah 10:12 Related theme

Jeremiah 10:12 describes God making the earth by his power — the works the wicked in Psalm 28:5 disregard.

Jeremiah 31:4 promises God will rebuild Israel — a positive restoration contrasting with the Psalm's refusal to build up the disobedient.

John 12:37 Parallel

John 12:37 notes unbelief despite Jesus' miracles — a NT parallel to disregarding God's works, leading to judgment as here.

Romans 1:20 Parallel

Romans 1:20 says God's invisible attributes are clearly seen in creation, leaving people without excuse — explaining the culpability of disregarding His works here.

Romans 1:28 Parallel

Romans 1:28 shows God giving over those who reject knowledge of Him — a judgment parallel to the destruction here for disregarding His works.

Isaiah 26:9 Parallel

Isaiah 26:10-11 describes the wicked who will not behold God's majesty or see His hand, then face fire — same pattern as here.

In 2 Samuel 7:13, God promises to build David's house — contrasting with the Psalm's declaration that God will not build up those who ignore His works.

Job 34:27 Parallel

Job 34:27 gives the reason for judgment: they would not consider God's ways — directly matching the disregard for His works in this verse.

Job 36:24 Contrast

Job 36:24 commands to extol God's work — directly opposing the disregard condemned in Psalm 28:5.

1 Kings 11:38 promises God will build a sure house for the obedient — contrasting with the Psalm's judgment on those who disregard His works.

2 Samuel 7:27 records David's prayer acknowledging God's promise to build his house — a positive building contrasted with the Psalm's refusal to build.

In Isaiah 26:10, the wicked also fail to see God's majesty — both verses highlight willful ignorance of God's works.

Isaiah 22:11 rebukes Judah for not looking to God as the maker — similar disregard for God's hand as in this verse.

Hosea 14:9 Parallel

Hosea 14:9 contrasts the wise who walk in God's ways with transgressors who fall — echoing the fate of those who disregard His works here.