King James Version
Psalms 73:5 in the King James Version says “They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. in: Heb. in the trouble of other men like...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 73 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. in: Heb. in the trouble of other men like: Heb. with”
Psalms 73:5 · KJV
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. firm: Heb. fat
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. in: Heb. in the trouble of other men like: Heb. with
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. have: Heb. pass the thoughts of the heart
KJV Study — Public Domain
“They are not in trouble”
H5999toil, i.e., wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
“as other men”
H582properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
“like”
H5973adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“neither are they plagued”
H5060properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive
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