Psalms 73:5
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
Psalms 73:5 in other translations
| BSB | They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. |
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| WEB | They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men. |
| ASV | They are not in trouble as other men; Neither are they plagued like other men. |
| YLT | In the misery of mortals they are not, And with common men they are not plagued. |
| DARBY | They have not the hardships of mankind, neither are they plagued like other men: |
| BBE | They are not in trouble as others are; they have no part in the unhappy fate of men. |
| Webster | They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they afflicted like other men. |
What does Psalms 73:5 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 73:3-9
3-9. The prosperous wicked are insolently proud (compare Psa 5:5). They die, as well as live, free from perplexities: pride adorns them, and violence is their clothing; indeed they are inflated with unexpected success. With all this--
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 73:1-14
The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tried the graces of many saints. But he lays down the great principle by which he resolved to abide. It is the goodness of God. This is a truth which cannot be shaken. Good thoughts of God will fortify against Satan's temptations. The faith even of strong believers may be sorely shaken, and ready to fail. There are…
Psalms 73:5 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 73:5
- Psalms 73:12
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
- Job 21:9
Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.
- Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
- Jeremiah 12:1-2
Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.
- Job 21:6
Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
- Hebrews 12:8
But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
- 1 Corinthians 11:32
But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
- Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
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Context
- Psalms 73:4
For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
- Psalms 73:5
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
- Psalms 73:6
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Psalms 73:5 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | No están ellos en el trabajo humano; ni son azotados con los otros hombres. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Ils n’ont point de part aux peines des humains, et ils ne sont pas frappés avec les hommes. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Nicht sind sie im Ungemach der Sterblichen, und mit den Menschen werden sie nicht geplagt. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | et non cognoverunt sicut in exitu super summum. Quasi in silva lignorum securibus |