Psalm 73:5
New International Version
They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills.

New Living Translation
They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.

English Standard Version
They are not in trouble as others are; they are not stricken like the rest of mankind.

Berean Standard Bible
They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.

King James Bible
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

New King James Version
They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men.

New American Standard Bible
They are not in trouble like other people, Nor are they tormented together with the rest of mankind.

NASB 1995
They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like mankind.

NASB 1977
They are not in trouble as other men; Nor are they plagued like mankind.

Legacy Standard Bible
They are not in trouble as other men, And they are not stricken along with the rest of mankind.

Amplified Bible
They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like mankind.

Christian Standard Bible
They are not in trouble like others; they are not afflicted like most people.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They are not in trouble like others; they are not afflicted like most people.

American Standard Version
They are not in trouble as other men; Neither are they plagued like other men.

Contemporary English Version
and they don't have troubles like everyone else.

English Revised Version
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They have no drudgery in their lives like ordinary people. They are not plagued [with problems] like others.

Good News Translation
They do not suffer as other people do; they do not have the troubles that others have.

International Standard Version
They do not experience problems common to ordinary people; they aren't afflicted as others are.

Majority Standard Bible
They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.

NET Bible
They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.

New Heart English Bible
They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men.

Webster's Bible Translation
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they afflicted like other men.

World English Bible
They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They are not in the misery of mortals, "" And they are not plagued with common men.

Young's Literal Translation
In the misery of mortals they are not, And with common men they are not plagued.

Smith's Literal Translation
They are not in the trouble of men, and with man they shall not be struck.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They are not in the labour of men: neither shall they be scourged like other men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They are not with the hardships of men, nor will they be scourged with men.

New American Bible
They are free of the burdens of life; they are not afflicted like others.

New Revised Standard Version
They are not in trouble as others are; they are not plagued like other people.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They share not in the toil of men; neither are they scourged like other men.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
They are not in the toil of men neither are they taken aside with the sons of men.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In the trouble of man they are not; Neither are they plagued like men.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They are not in the troubles of other men; and they shall not be scourged with other men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Endow the King with Your Justice
4They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. 5They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. 6Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.…

Cross References
Job 21:9-13
Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them. / Their bulls breed without fail; their cows bear calves and do not miscarry. / They send forth their little ones like a flock; their children skip about, ...

Jeremiah 12:1-2
Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts.

Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

Psalm 49:18-19
Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper— / he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.

Ecclesiastes 8:14
There is a futility that is done on the earth: There are righteous men who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, and there are wicked men who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. I say that this too is futile.

Malachi 3:15
So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’”

Luke 16:19-25
Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...

James 5:5
You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.

Revelation 18:7
As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’

Job 12:6
The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure—those who carry their god in their hands.

Psalm 10:5
He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes.

Psalm 17:14
from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.

Psalm 92:7
that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.

Ecclesiastes 7:15
In my futile life I have seen both of these: A righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.

Matthew 5:45
that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.


Treasury of Scripture

They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

they are

Psalm 73:12
Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

Job 21:6
Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.

Proverbs 3:11,12
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: …

in trouble as other.

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Psalm 73
1. The prophet, prevailing in a temptation
2. Shows the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked
13. The wound given thereby, diffidence
15. The victory over it, knowledge of God's purpose.














They are free of the burdens others carry;
This phrase reflects the psalmist's observation of the apparent ease and prosperity of the wicked. In the context of ancient Israel, burdens often referred to the daily struggles and labor associated with survival, such as agricultural work, taxation, and social responsibilities. The psalmist is perplexed by the seeming absence of these burdens in the lives of the unrighteous, which contrasts with the covenantal expectation that blessings follow righteousness (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). This observation can be connected to the broader biblical theme of the prosperity of the wicked, as seen in Job 21:7-13 and Jeremiah 12:1. The psalmist's struggle with this reality is a common human experience, highlighting the tension between earthly appearances and divine justice.

they are not afflicted like other men.
The term "afflicted" here suggests suffering or experiencing hardship, which in the biblical context often includes physical, emotional, or spiritual distress. The psalmist notes that the wicked seem to escape the common afflictions that befall humanity, such as illness, poverty, or persecution. This perception challenges the traditional wisdom literature, like Proverbs, which often associates righteousness with well-being and wickedness with suffering (Proverbs 3:33-35). The psalmist's lament echoes the sentiments found in Ecclesiastes, where the Preacher observes the apparent futility and inequity in life (Ecclesiastes 8:14). This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate resolution found in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ, the righteous sufferer, embodies the paradox of suffering and glory (Philippians 2:5-11), offering a deeper understanding of divine justice and the hope of eternal vindication.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Asaph
The author of Psalm 73, Asaph was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court. He is known for his honest and heartfelt psalms that often explore the tension between the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous.

2. The Wicked
In Psalm 73, Asaph describes the wicked as those who seem to live without the burdens and afflictions that others face. They are characterized by their apparent prosperity and ease.

3. The Sanctuary of God
Later in the psalm, Asaph finds understanding and peace in the sanctuary of God, which represents a place of divine revelation and perspective.
Teaching Points
Understanding Apparent Injustice
Asaph's struggle is a common human experience, reminding us that questioning God's justice is not new. It encourages believers to seek God's perspective when faced with similar doubts.

The Illusion of Prosperity
The prosperity of the wicked is temporary and deceptive. Believers are reminded to focus on eternal values rather than temporary, worldly success.

Finding Peace in God's Presence
Asaph finds clarity and peace in the sanctuary of God. This teaches us the importance of seeking God's presence and wisdom when grappling with life's difficult questions.

Trusting God's Sovereignty
Despite the apparent ease of the wicked, believers are called to trust in God's ultimate justice and sovereignty, knowing that He sees and will act in His perfect timing.

Living with an Eternal Perspective
The psalm encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, valuing spiritual growth and integrity over material success and comfort.Verse 5. - They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men (comp. Job 21:8-10). There is, no doubt, something of Oriental hyperbole in this representation, as there is in the account given by Job (l.s.c.), which he afterwards qualifies (Job 27:13-23). But still a certain immunity from suffering does seem often to attach to the wicked man, whom God does not chasten, because chastening would be of no service to him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They are free
אֵינֵ֑מוֹ (’ê·nê·mōw)
Adverb | third person masculine plural
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

of the burdens
בַּעֲמַ֣ל (ba·‘ă·mal)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5999: Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind

others carry;
אֱנ֣וֹשׁ (’ĕ·nō·wōš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 582: Man, mankind

they are not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

afflicted
יְנֻגָּֽעוּ׃ (yə·nug·gā·‘ū)
Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike

like
וְעִם־ (wə·‘im-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

[other] men.
אָ֝דָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being


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