Psalms 28:6

"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."

Key Reflection

The psalmist in Psalms 28:6 addresses a common issue among God's people, warning those who fail to respect and acknowledge the sovereign actions of the LORD—both His creative works and miraculous interventions—in their daily lives. To the original audience, this would have resonated deeply, as they lived under the constant threat of foreign powers and needed reassurance that even in times of trouble, Yahweh remained the ultimate ruler and protector. The verse suggests that those who disregard God’s visible deeds and wonders will ultimately face His judgment, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a reverent attitude towards divine power and providence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications -This is one of those passages which frequently occur in the Psalms, when there has been an earnest and anxious prayer offered to God, and when the answer to the prayer seems to be immediate. The mind of the anxious and troubled pleader becomes calm; the promises of God are brought directly to the soul; the peace which was sought is obtained; and he who began the psalm with deep anxiety and trouble of mind, rejoices at the close of it in the evidences of the divine favor and love. What thus happened to the psalmist frequently occurs now.

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