Psalms 73:5
Psalms 73:5 Meaning and Explanation
“They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wicked escape the troubles and afflictions that strike ordinary people.
The Context of Psalms 73:5
The wicked's apparent exemption from the human condition of suffering.
What Does Psalms 73:5 Mean?
A plain observation: the wicked are not entangled in the common calamities that bind humanity. Illness, loss, fear—these seem to pass them by. The psalmist cannot ignore this gap between expectation and reality.
When the psalmist looks around, he sees the just facing trials while the unjust enjoy ease. This reversal of the expected moral order fuels his crisis of faith.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 73:5
What does Psalms 73:5 mean?
The wicked escape the troubles and afflictions that strike ordinary people.
What is the context of Psalms 73:5?
The wicked's apparent exemption from the human condition of suffering.