Psalms 73:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 73:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They are not in trouble as [other] men; Neither are they plagued like [other] men.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They are not in trouble as [other] men; Neither are they plagued like [other] men.
Psalms 73:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 73

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5They are not in trouble as [other] men; Neither are they plagued like [other] men.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“They are not in trouble, as other men, etc.] Either of body or of mind, as the saints are, who through many tribulations enter the kingdom; or are not in “labour” f1018, do not labour for food and raiment, or get their bread by the sweat of their brow, as poor men do; nor are weary, so Arama: “neither are they plagued like other men”; smitten of God, corrected, and chastised by him, as his children are; the rod of God is not upon them, (<182109>Job 21:9).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They 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 not afflicted,” or smitten. The calamities which come so thickly and heavily on the race do not seem to come upon them. They are favored, prospered, happy, while others are afflicted. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“As other men - As good men frequently are. Psalms 73:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“They are: Psa 73:12; Job 21:6; Pro 3:11, Pro 3:12; Jer 12:1, Jer 12:2; Co1 11:32; Heb 12:8; Rev 3:19 in trouble as other: Heb. in the trouble of other like: Heb. with. Psalms 73:6”
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