What does Psalm 73:26 mean?
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Quick answer
‘My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever’—God remains when all else gives out.
What it means
Asaph admits human strength fails, yet declares God his unfailing strength and ‘portion’—his lasting inheritance.
Even in weakness or death, God himself is enough, the believer’s permanent treasure.
Common questions
What does ‘God is my portion’ mean?
That God himself is our inheritance and treasure—when everything else fails, having him is enough forever.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.