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A Painful Paradox
The psalmist expresses a common and painful observation for believers: the wicked often seem to live healthy lives and die peacefully, without apparent struggle or judgment. Commentators like Albert Barnes and Matthew Henry note this can be a severe test of faith, causing the righteous to question God's justice and the benefits of a godly life.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:4
18th Century
Theologian
For there are no bands in their death - The word translated “bands” here literally means “cords tightly drawn” (Isaiah 58:6); th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:4
19th Century
Bishop
For there are no bands in their death. —This is quite unintelligible, and does not accurately render the Hebrew, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
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.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 73:4
16th Century
Theologian
For there are no bands to their death. The Psalmist describes the comforts and advantages of the ungodly, which are, as it were, so many t…
John Gill
On Psalms 73:4
17th Century
Pastor
For there are no bands in their death Nothing that binds and straitens them, afflicts and distresses them; they have no p…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist was strongly tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked; a common temptation, which has tested the graces of many saints. But he lay…