Psalms 73:5
They are not in trouble as others are; they have no part in the unhappy fate of men.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
In Context
4For they have no pain; their bodies are fat and strong.
Cross References
Job 21:6At the very thought of it my flesh is shaking with fear.
Job 21:30How the evil man goes free in the day of trouble, and has salvation in the day of wrath?
Proverbs 3:11My son, do not make your heart hard against the Lord's teaching; do not be made angry by his training:
1 Corinthians 11:32But if punishment does come, it is sent by the Lord, so that we may be safe when the world is judged.
Revelation 3:19To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 73:2-15
God's Goodness to His People; Unsanctified Prosperity. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. 7… Read the whole commentary →