Psalms 73:5

"They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that those who walk in wickedness are unburdened by moral constraints and face fewer troubles or consequences from societal norms, unlike those who live righteously and follow God's path. Thus, it highlights the temporary ease of living in sin compared to the ongoing trials faced by the faithful.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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.

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