Psalms
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalms 73:26
Psalms 73:26 (KJV) speaks to God's strength in weakness, physical weakness, and strength — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 40:29“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Habakkuk 3:19“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32
Common questions
What does Psalms 73:26 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 73:26 reads: "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever." The verse speaks to God's strength in weakness, physical weakness, and strength. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 73 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 73:26 in the King James Version?
Yes. "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever." is Psalms 73:26 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 73.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 73:26?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 73:26 include Isaiah 40:29, Philippians 4:13, and 2 Corinthians 12:9. Reading them alongside Psalms 73:26 deepens the theme of God's strength in weakness.
How can I pray with Psalms 73:26?
Read Psalms 73:26 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.