Psalms 73:5

What does Psalms 73:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 73:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

They are not in trouble asothermen; Neither are they plagued likeothermen.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

They are not in trouble asothermen; Neither are they plagued likeothermen.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

They are not in trouble as others are; they have no part in the unhappy fate of men.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In the misery of mortals they are not, And with common men they are not plagued.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they knew not both in the going out and on the highest top. As with axes in a wood of trees,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

They have not the hardships of mankind, neither are they plagued like [other] men:

Context

v.4For there are no pangs in their death; But their strength is firm.

v.5This passage

v.6Therefore pride is as a chain about their neck; Violence covereth them as a garment.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:32

    But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.

  • Jeremiah 12:1

    Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?

  • Psalms 73:12

    Behold, these are the wicked; And, being alway at ease, they increase in riches.

  • Job 21:6

    Even when I remember I am troubled, And horror taketh hold on my flesh.

  • Hebrews 12:8

    But if ye are without chastening, whereof all have been made partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

  • Job 21:9

    Their houses are safe from fear, Neither is the rod of God upon them.

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