What does Psalm 73:4 mean?

Psalm 73:4 highlights themes such as strength, prosperity, wickedness when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 73:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

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.

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

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

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Psalm 37:7
Contrasts the apparent ease of the wicked with the struggles of the righteous.
Proverbs 24:19
Warns against envying the wicked, similar to the sentiment in this verse.
Ecclesiastes 7:15
Highlights the perplexity of the righteous suffering while the wicked prosper.