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Psalms 73:25

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Psalms 73:25 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.

King James Version KJV

Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.

American Standard Version ASV

Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Whom have I in heaven but you? and having you I have no desire for anything on earth.

Free Bible Version FBV

Who is there in heaven for me except you? And I want nothing on earth except you.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Whom haue I in heauen but thee? and I haue desired none in the earth with thee.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Whom have I in the heavens? And with Thee none I have desired in earth.

World English Bible WEB

Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Whom have I in heaven but thee ? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.

Translation for Translators T4T

You are in heaven and I belong to you [RHQ], and there is nothing on this earth that I desire more than that.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 73:25

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Psalms 73:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB מִי לִ֥/י בַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם וְ֝/עִמְּ/ךָ֗ לֹא חָפַ֥צְתִּי בָ/אָֽרֶץ
מִי mîy H4310 who? Part
לִ֥/י Prep | Suff
בַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם shâmayim H8064 heaven Prep | N-mp
וְ֝/עִמְּ/ךָ֗ ʻim H5973 with Conj | Prep | Suff
לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part
חָפַ֥צְתִּי châphêts H2654 to delight in V-Qal-Perf-1cs
בָ/אָֽרֶץ ʼerets H776 land Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 73:25

מִי mîy H4310 "who?" Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
לִ֥/י "" Prep | Suff
בַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם shâmayim H8064 "heaven" Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
וְ֝/עִמְּ/ךָ֗ ʻim H5973 "with" Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
חָפַ֥צְתִּי châphêts H2654 "to delight in" V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to be pleased with something or someone. In the Bible, it describes God's delight in his people and their desire to follow him, like in Psalm 51.
Definition: 1) to delight in, take pleasure in, desire, be pleased with 1a) (Qal) 1a1) of men 1a1a) to take pleasure in, delight in 1a1b) to delight, desire, be pleased to do 1a2) of God 1a2a) to delight in, have pleasure in 1a2b) to be pleased to do
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any at all, (have, take) delight, desire, favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will, would. See also: Genesis 34:19; Psalms 51:21; Psalms 18:20.
בָ/אָֽרֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

Study Notes — Psalms 73:25

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1 Philippians 3:8 More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ
2 Psalms 16:2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
3 Psalms 63:3 Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You.
4 Psalms 16:5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
5 Isaiah 26:8–9 Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls. My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
6 Matthew 10:37 Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;
7 Psalms 104:34 May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
8 Psalms 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
9 Psalms 143:6–8 I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.
10 Psalms 42:1–2 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence?

Psalms 73:25 Summary

This verse means that the psalmist is saying that God is the most important thing in his life, and that he doesn't need or want anyone or anything else to be happy. He is expressing his love and devotion to God, and recognizing that He is the only one who can truly satisfy his heart, as Jesus said in John 6:35. The psalmist is putting God first, and seeking to find his joy and fulfillment in Him alone, just like we are called to do in Matthew 6:33. By doing so, he is showing us that true happiness and satisfaction can only be found in a personal relationship with God.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the psalmist mean by saying 'Whom have I in heaven but You?'

The psalmist is expressing that God is the ultimate treasure and satisfaction of his heart, and that there is no one else in heaven or on earth that can compare to Him, as seen in Psalms 16:11 and Philippians 3:8

How can I, like the psalmist, desire no one besides God?

Desiring no one besides God means putting Him first in our lives and seeking our satisfaction and fulfillment in Him alone, as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37-38 and Deuteronomy 6:5

Is the psalmist saying that he doesn't need anyone else in his life, including friends and family?

The psalmist is not saying that he doesn't need or value relationships with others, but rather that his ultimate satisfaction and joy come from God, and that He is sufficient for all his needs, as expressed in Psalms 23:1 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

How does this verse relate to the concept of idolatry?

This verse highlights the importance of not making anyone or anything an idol in our lives, but rather recognizing that God alone is worthy of our worship and devotion, as warned against in Exodus 20:3-5 and 1 John 5:21

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some things in my life that I tend to desire or seek satisfaction in, apart from God?
  2. How can I cultivate a deeper desire for God and a greater satisfaction in Him alone?
  3. In what ways can I, like the psalmist, express my love and devotion to God, and prioritize my relationship with Him above all else?
  4. What are some potential 'idols' in my life that I may be unintentionally prioritizing over God, and how can I surrender them to Him?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 73:25

Whom have I in heaven but thee,.... Which includes God the Father, Son, and Spirit; God the Father, as his only covenant God and Father; Christ as his only Mediator, Saviour, and Redeemer, Head,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 73:25

Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. -His joy in God as his portion, in contrast to the final destruction of all who go from God. Verse 25. Whom have I in heaven (but thee)?

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 73:25

Whom have I in heaven, or in earth? as it follows. There is no other person nor thing in the world from which I can seek or hope for happiness, or which I am willing to accept as my portion. Let sinners have an earthly prosperity, I am satisfied with thee, and with thy favour. Since thou givest me support and conduct here, and carriest me safe from hence to eternal glory, what do I need more? or what can I desire more? But thee; which words must necessarily be understood here from the next clause, where they are expressed.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 73:25

Psalms 73:25 Whom have I in heaven [but thee]? and [there is] none upon earth [that] I desire beside thee.Ver. 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee?] I would I were in heaven with thee, so Aben Ezra rendereth it; and to the same sense Beza paraphraseth, Apage terra, quod utinam Deus in coelo iam et tecum essem: quid enim est in terra quod me vel tantillum retineat?

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 73:25

(25) And there . . .—Or, Besides thee I have no delight on earth.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 73:25

Verse 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee?] The original is more emphatic: מי לי בשמים ועמך לא חפצתי בארץ mi li bashshamayim; veimmecha lo chaphatsti baarets. "Who is there to me in the heavens? And with thee I have desired nothing in the earth." No man can say this who has not taken God for his portion in reference to both worlds.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 73:25

25. But thee is rightly supplied in the first line, which receives its completion and explanation from the second. The idea which logically is one is divided into two clauses for the sake of the poetical rhythm. beside thee] Lit. with thee. If I have Thee, there is none else in heaven and earth whom I desire. Thou art my only good and source of happiness in the whole universe. Cp. Psalms 16:2, R.V., “Thou art my Lord; I have no good beyond thee.”

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 73:25

whom have I in heaven but thee? - literally, “Who is to me in the heavens?” That is, There is no one there that in my love for him can be compared with thee; no one who can do for me what thou canst

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 73:25

25. Whom have I in heaven but thee—Hebrew, Who in the heavens [is] to me? That is, as an object of trust, or a saviour.

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K.P. Yohannan Road to Reality - to Live Is Christ - Part 2 by K.P. Yohannan In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his mother's sacrificial love for God and others. Despite being tired and worn out, his mother had a radiant glow on her f
Zac Poonen Are You a Soulish or Spiritual Christian by Zac Poonen This sermon emphasizes the importance of moving beyond a soulish life, which is living in the mind and emotions, to a spiritual life of denying oneself and following Jesus. It high
K.P. Yohannan Road to Reality - Words of Wisdom Acts 13 - Part 2 by K.P. Yohannan In this sermon, Brother KP Johanna shares about the emotional experience of sending out missionaries to the mission field. He emphasizes the importance of committing one's life to
Zac Poonen Four Steps in Fellowship With God by Zac Poonen This sermon emphasizes the importance of communion with God through prayer, thanksgiving, praise, and worship. It highlights the need to have a deep, intimate fellowship with God,
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