New English Translation
Psalms 73:5
5They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.
Psalms 73:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
- New International Version (NIV)They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills.
- English Standard Version (ESV)They are not in trouble as others are; they are not stricken like the rest of mankind.
- New King James Version (NKJV)They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men.
Context of Psalms 73:5
3For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked. 4For they suffer no pain; their bodies are strong and well-fed. They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do. 6Arrogance is their necklace, and violence their clothing. 7Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.
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בַּעֲמַ֣ל אֱנ֣וֹשׁ אֵינֵ֑מוֹ וְעִם־אָ֝דָ֗ם לֹ֣א יְנֻגָּֽעוּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 73:5
- Psalms 73:12Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.
- Job 21:6For, when I think about this, I am terrified and my body feels a shudder.
- Proverbs 3:11My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.
- Jeremiah 12:1Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?
- 1 Corinthians 11:32But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.
- Hebrews 12:8But if you do not experience discipline, something all sons have shared in, then you are illegitimate and are not sons.
- Revelation 3:19All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent!
Commentaries on Psalms 73:5
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5They are not in trouble as other men - Margin, “In the trouble of other men.” Literally, “In the labor of man they are not;” that is, they are exempt from the common burdens and troubles of humanity, or those which pertain to man as man. There seems to be some special interposition in their favor to save them from the common calamities which come upon the race. Neither are they plagued like other men - Margin, “with.” Literally, “And with mankind they are…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-12The psalmist gives an exaggerated picture of the happiness of the wicked (compare Psalm 1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-93-9. 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--Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 73
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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