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Psalms 73:26 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 73

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

KJV · King James Version

"My flesh7607 and my heart3824 faileth3615: but God430 is the strength6697 of my heart3824, and my portion2506 for ever5769. strength: Heb. rock"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses faileth, for, ever, heb, while the WEB renders these as fails, forever. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 73:26 in Psalms 73

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 73:26 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 73. Read the full chapter →

v.24 You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
v.25 Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you.
v.26 My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
v.27 For, behold, those who are far from you shall perish. You have destroyed all those who are unfaithful to you.
v.28 But it is good for me to come close to God. I have made the Lord Yahweh my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

Read Psalms from the beginning →

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How to memorise Psalms 73:26

Psalms 73:26 contains 18 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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My flesh and my heart fails

MFAMHF
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but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

BGITSO

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 73:26

What does Psalms 73:26 say?

Psalms 73:26 reads: "My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 73:26 in?

Psalms 73:26 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 73:26 about?

Psalms 73:26 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 73:26 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 73:26 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "My flesh7607 and my heart3824 faileth3615: but God430 is the strength6697 of my heart3824, and my portion2506 for ever5769. strength: Heb. rock". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 73:26?

Psalms 73:26 is 18 words in the WEB translation (88 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 73:26?

To memorise Psalms 73:26, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 73:26 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 73:26 today?

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