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Psalms 73:4–5

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For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
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From verse 4

  1. Job 21:23–24Rank 1 from verse 4
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    23One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.

    24His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.

  2. Ecclesiastes 2:16Rank 2 from verse 4
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    16For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.

  3. Luke 16:22Rank 3 from verse 4
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    22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

  4. Psalms 17:14Rank 4 from verse 4
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    14From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

  5. Ecclesiastes 7:15Rank 5 from verse 4
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    15All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness.

From verse 5

  1. Job 21:9Rank 1 from verse 5
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    9Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.

  2. Psalms 73:12Rank 2 from verse 5
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    12Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

  3. Jeremiah 12:1–2Rank 3 from verse 5
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    1RIGHTEOUS art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?

    2Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.

  4. Revelation 3:19Rank 4 from verse 5
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    19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

  5. 1 Corinthians 11:32Rank 5 from verse 5
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    32But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

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Psalms 73:4

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

bands

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1. Groups or companies, especially of soldiers or raiders. 2. Bonds, cords, restraints, or ties that bind or join.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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firm

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Fixed, stable, secure, or steadfast; not readily moved or shaken.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Psalms 73:5

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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trouble

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Sense 1: Disturbance, affliction, distress, vexation, or difficulty. Sense 2: To disturb, distress, afflict, or inconvenience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

neither

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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.

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COMBINED MEANING

like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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3For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

4For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.

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5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

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6Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

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