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they are not plagued by human ills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/73.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/73.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They are not in trouble as others are; they are not stricken like the rest of mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/73.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They <i>are</i> not in trouble <i>as other</i> men; neither are they plagued like <i>other</i> men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/73.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They <i>are</i> not in trouble <i>as other</i> men, Nor are they plagued like <i>other</i> men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/73.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are not in trouble like other people, Nor are they tormented together with <i>the rest of</i> mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They are not in trouble <i>as other</i> men; Nor are they plagued like mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/73.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They are not in trouble <i>as other</i> men, And they are not stricken along with <i>the rest of</i> mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/73.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They are not in trouble <i>as other</i> men, Nor are they plagued like mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/73.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are not in trouble like others; they are not afflicted like most people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/73.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are not in trouble like others; they are not afflicted like most people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/73.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They are not in trouble as other men; Neither are they plagued like other men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/73.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and they don't have troubles like everyone else. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/73.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/73.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They have no drudgery in their lives like ordinary people. They are not plagued [with problems] like others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/73.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They do not suffer as other people do; they do not have the troubles that others have. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/73.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They do not experience problems common to ordinary people; they aren't afflicted as others are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/73.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/73.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/73.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/73.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they afflicted like other men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/73.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/73.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They are not in the misery of mortals, "" And they are not plagued with common men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/73.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In the misery of mortals they are not, And with common men they are not plagued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/73.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They are not in the trouble of men, and with man they shall not be struck.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/73.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They are not in the labour of men: neither shall they be scourged like other men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/73.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 72:5>They are not with the hardships of men, nor will they be scourged with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/73.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They are free of the burdens of life; they are not afflicted like others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/73.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They are not in trouble as others are; they are not plagued like other people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/73.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They share not in the toil of men; neither are they scourged like other men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/73.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They are not in the toil of men neither are they taken aside with the sons of men.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/73.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In the trouble of man they are not; Neither are they plagued like men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/73.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They are not in the troubles of <i>other</i> men; and they shall not be scourged with <i>other</i> men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/73-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8830" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Endow the King with Your Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ê·nê·mōw (Adv:: 3mp) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">They are free</a> <a href="/hebrew/5999.htm" title="5999: ba·‘ă·mal (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Trouble, labor, toil. From amal; toil, i.e. Wearing effort; hence, worry, wheth. Of body or mind.">of the burdens</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ĕ·nō·wōš (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">others carry;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they are not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: yə·nug·gā·‘ū (V-Pual-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">afflicted</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">like</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">other men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/21-9.htm">Job 21:9-13</a></span><br />Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them. / Their bulls breed without fail; their cows bear calves and do not miscarry. / They send forth their little ones like a flock; their children skip about, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah 12:1-2</a></span><br />Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7</a></span><br />Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-18.htm">Psalm 49:18-19</a></span><br />Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper— / he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:14</a></span><br />There is a futility that is done on the earth: There are righteous men who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, and there are wicked men who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. I say that this too is futile.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-15.htm">Malachi 3:15</a></span><br />So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19-25</a></span><br />Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-5.htm">James 5:5</a></span><br />You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Revelation 18:7</a></span><br />As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/12-6.htm">Job 12:6</a></span><br />The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure—those who carry their god in their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-5.htm">Psalm 10:5</a></span><br />He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Psalm 17:14</a></span><br />from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Psalm 92:7</a></span><br />that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-15.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:15</a></span><br />In my futile life I have seen both of these: A righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Matthew 5:45</a></span><br />that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.</p><p class="hdg">they are</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-12.htm">Psalm 73:12</a></b></br> Behold, these <i>are</i> the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase <i>in</i> riches.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-6.htm">Job 21:6</a></b></br> Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11,12</a></b></br> My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: … </p><p class="hdg">in trouble as other.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">Burdens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Common</a> <a href="/psalms/49-14.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/psalms/72-14.htm">Free</a> <a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Hardships</a> <a href="/job/34-20.htm">Human</a> <a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Ills</a> <a href="/psalms/64-9.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/psalms/44-24.htm">Misery</a> <a href="/job/10-5.htm">Mortals</a> <a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Others</a> <a href="/psalms/69-36.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm">Plagued</a> <a href="/job/34-26.htm">Stricken</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Unhappy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/73-14.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-26.htm">Burdens</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-14.htm">Common</a> <a href="/psalms/81-15.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/psalms/77-15.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">Hardships</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm">Human</a> <a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Ills</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-4.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/psalms/94-20.htm">Misery</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-8.htm">Mortals</a> <a href="/psalms/105-44.htm">Others</a> <a href="/psalms/78-25.htm">Part</a> <a href="/psalms/73-14.htm">Plagued</a> <a href="/psalms/73-14.htm">Stricken</a> <a href="/psalms/77-2.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-13.htm">Unhappy</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 73</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">The prophet, prevailing in a temptation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-2.htm">Shows the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-13.htm">The wound given thereby, diffidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">The victory over it, knowledge of God's purpose.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/73.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/73.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They are free of the burdens others carry;</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's observation of the apparent ease and prosperity of the wicked. In the context of ancient Israel, burdens often referred to the daily struggles and labor associated with survival, such as agricultural work, taxation, and social responsibilities. The psalmist is perplexed by the seeming absence of these burdens in the lives of the unrighteous, which contrasts with the covenantal expectation that blessings follow righteousness (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). This observation can be connected to the broader biblical theme of the prosperity of the wicked, as seen in <a href="/job/21-7.htm">Job 21:7-13</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/12.htm">Jeremiah 12:1</a>. The psalmist's struggle with this reality is a common human experience, highlighting the tension between earthly appearances and divine justice.<p><b>they are not afflicted like other men.</b><br>The term "afflicted" here suggests suffering or experiencing hardship, which in the biblical context often includes physical, emotional, or spiritual distress. The psalmist notes that the wicked seem to escape the common afflictions that befall humanity, such as illness, poverty, or persecution. This perception challenges the traditional wisdom literature, like Proverbs, which often associates righteousness with well-being and wickedness with suffering (<a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Proverbs 3:33-35</a>). The psalmist's lament echoes the sentiments found in Ecclesiastes, where the Preacher observes the apparent futility and inequity in life (<a href="/ecclesiastes/8-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:14</a>). This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate resolution found in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ, the righteous sufferer, embodies the paradox of suffering and glory (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-11</a>), offering a deeper understanding of divine justice and the hope of eternal vindication.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, Asaph was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court. He is known for his honest and heartfelt psalms that often explore the tension between the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>In <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, Asaph describes the wicked as those who seem to live without the burdens and afflictions that others face. They are characterized by their apparent prosperity and ease.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary_of_god.htm">The Sanctuary of God</a></b><br>Later in the psalm, Asaph finds understanding and peace in the sanctuary of God, which represents a place of divine revelation and perspective.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_apparent_injustice.htm">Understanding Apparent Injustice</a></b><br>Asaph's struggle is a common human experience, reminding us that questioning God's justice is not new. It encourages believers to seek God's perspective when faced with similar doubts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_illusion_of_prosperity.htm">The Illusion of Prosperity</a></b><br>The prosperity of the wicked is temporary and deceptive. Believers are reminded to focus on eternal values rather than temporary, worldly success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/finding_peace_in_god's_presence.htm">Finding Peace in God's Presence</a></b><br>Asaph finds clarity and peace in the sanctuary of God. This teaches us the importance of seeking God's presence and wisdom when grappling with life's difficult questions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the apparent ease of the wicked, believers are called to trust in God's ultimate justice and sovereignty, knowing that He sees and will act in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_an_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with an Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>The psalm encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, valuing spiritual growth and integrity over material success and comfort.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_73.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 73</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_73_12_conflict_with_history.htm">Psalm 73:12 implies the wicked live untroubled lives—does this conflict with historical records of corrupt nations eventually falling apart? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_wicked_prosper_despite_job_11_20.htm">Job 11:20 asserts the wicked lose hope, yet history and modern times show many unethical people prosper. How is this reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/job_21_13__evidence_rich_die_at_ease.htm">In Job 21:13, what evidence exists (historically or archaeologically) that would suggest the rich die at ease without facing retribution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_52_6-7_with_evildoers'_prosperity.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 52:6-7 with other biblical texts that show evildoers prospering instead of being mocked?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/73.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men</span> (comp. <a href="/job/21-8.htm">Job 21:8-10</a>). There is, no doubt, something of Oriental hyperbole in this representation, as there is in the account given by Job (<span class="accented">l</span>.<span class="accented">s.c.</span>), which he afterwards qualifies (<a href="/job/27-13.htm">Job 27:13-23</a>). But still a certain immunity from suffering does seem often to attach to the wicked man, whom God does not chasten, because chastening would be of no service to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/73-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They are free</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵינֵ֑מוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·nê·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the burdens</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲמַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·mal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5999.htm">Strong's 5999: </a> </span><span class="str2">Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">others carry;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱנ֣וֹשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·nō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they are not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">afflicted</span><br /><span class="heb">יְנֻגָּֽעוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·nug·gā·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[other] men.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֝דָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/73-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 73:5 They are free from burdens of men (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/73-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 73:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 73:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/73-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 73:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 73:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>