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you hold me by my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/73.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/73.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/73.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless I <i>am</i> continually with thee: thou hast holden <i>me</i> by my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/73.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless I <i>am</i> continually with You; You hold <i>me</i> by my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/73.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with Thee; Thou hast taken hold of my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/73.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/73.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/73.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet I am always with you; you hold my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/73.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/73.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/73.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But I never really left you, and you hold my right hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/73.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/73.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Yet, I am always with you. You hold on to my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/73.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Yet I always stay close to you, and you hold me by the hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/73.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/73.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/73.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/73.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/73.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast held me by my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/73.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/73.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I [am] continually with You, "" You have laid hold on my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/73.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I am continually with Thee, Thou hast laid hold on my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/73.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I always with thee: thou didst hold by my right hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/73.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I am become as a beast before thee: and I am always with thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/73.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 72:23>I have become like a beast of burden to you, and I am always with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/73.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Yet I am always with you; you take hold of my right hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/73.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/73.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt comfort me with thy counsel, and lead me according to thy honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/73.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Comfort me in your counsel and lead me after your honor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/73.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Nevertheless I am continually with Thee; Thou holdest my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/73.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Yet I am continually with thee: thou hast holden my right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/73-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8936" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Endow the King with Your Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before You. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">Yet I</a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: ṯā·mîḏ (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">am always</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with You;</a> <a href="/hebrew/270.htm" title="270: ’ā·ḥaz·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To grasp, take hold, take possession. A primitive root; to seize.">You hold</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mî·nî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">my right</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hand.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Isaiah 41:13</a></span><br />For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Deuteronomy 31:8</a></span><br />The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Isaiah 46:4</a></span><br />Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-10.htm">Psalm 139:10</a></span><br />even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-8.htm">Psalm 16:8</a></span><br />I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Psalm 18:35</a></span><br />You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-24.htm">Psalm 37:24</a></span><br />Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-8.htm">Psalm 63:8</a></span><br />My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-31.htm">Psalm 109:31</a></span><br />For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-5.htm">Psalm 121:5</a></span><br />The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-14.htm">Psalm 145:14</a></span><br />The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Nevertheless I am continually with you: you have held me by my right hand.</p><p class="hdg">nevertheless</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-8.htm">Psalm 16:8</a></b></br> I have set the LORD always before me: because <i>he is</i> at my right hand, I shall not be moved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a></b></br> Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou <i>art</i> with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-12,18</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known <i>me</i>… </p><p class="hdg">thou hast</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-17.htm">Psalm 37:17,24</a></b></br> For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-8.htm">Psalm 63:8</a></b></br> My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10,13</a></b></br> Fear thou not; for I <i>am</i> with thee: be not dismayed; for I <i>am</i> thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/73-12.htm">Always</a> <a href="/psalms/72-15.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/psalms/71-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/55-14.htm">Held</a> <a href="/psalms/69-24.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/psalms/71-6.htm">Holden</a> <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Holdest</a> <a href="/psalms/66-11.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/psalms/49-12.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Right</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/84-4.htm">Always</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/psalms/74-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/77-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/psalms/74-11.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-22.htm">Holden</a> <a href="/psalms/77-4.htm">Holdest</a> <a href="/psalms/79-1.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/psalms/78-36.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/psalms/74-11.htm">Right</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 73</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-1.htm">The prophet, prevailing in a temptation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-2.htm">Shows the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-13.htm">The wound given thereby, diffidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">The victory over it, knowledge of God's purpose.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/73.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/73.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Yet I am always with You;</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's acknowledgment of God's constant presence. Despite the struggles and doubts expressed earlier in the psalm, there is a realization of an unbroken relationship with God. This echoes the promise found in <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>, where God assures His people that He will never leave nor forsake them. The use of "always" emphasizes the perpetual nature of God's presence, which is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms and is foundational to the believer's faith journey. This assurance is also seen in the New Testament, where Jesus promises His disciples in <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age."<p><b>You hold my right hand.</b><br>The imagery of God holding the psalmist's right hand signifies guidance, support, and protection. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the right hand was often associated with power and authority. By holding the psalmist's right hand, God is depicted as a personal guide and protector, leading the believer through life's challenges. This image is reminiscent of <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Isaiah 41:13</a>, where God says, "For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." It also prefigures the role of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in <a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-28</a>, who leads and secures His followers. The act of holding hands is intimate and personal, underscoring the closeness of the relationship between God and the believer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, Asaph was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court. He is known for his deep reflections on the prosperity of the wicked and the struggles of the righteous.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as a constant presence and support for the believer, holding their right hand.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary_of_god.htm">The Sanctuary of God</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the sanctuary is a place of revelation and understanding for Asaph, as seen earlier in the psalm.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_constant_presence.htm">God's Constant Presence</a></b><br>Despite life's challenges, believers can find comfort in knowing that God is always with them. This assurance should encourage us to trust Him more deeply.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_and_support.htm">Divine Guidance and Support</a></b><br>The imagery of God holding our right hand signifies His guidance and support. We should seek His direction in our daily decisions and rely on His strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_times_of_doubt.htm">Faith in Times of Doubt</a></b><br>Asaph's journey from doubt to faith reminds us that questioning and struggles are part of the faith journey. We should bring our doubts to God and seek His wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_perspective.htm">The Importance of Perspective</a></b><br>Asaph's realization in the sanctuary teaches us the importance of seeking God's perspective, especially when we are troubled by the apparent success of the wicked.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_presence.htm">Living in God's Presence</a></b><br>Practically, living with the awareness of God's presence involves regular prayer, meditation on Scripture, and a heart open to His leading.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_73.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 73</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer.htm">If God wants to protect His people, why does He allow the righteous to suffer at the hands of the wicked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_psalm_31_5_altered_for_luke_23_46.htm">In Psalm 31:5, 'Into your hand I commit my spirit' also appears in Luke 23:46--was this psalm later retrofitted to validate New Testament claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_god_hidden_in_innocent_suffering.htm">If God is omnipresent, why does He appear hidden when the innocent suffer? (Psalm 10:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_coexist_with_evil.htm">Psalm 139:7-10: If God is truly everywhere, how can He coexist with evil or suffering in remote or unknown places?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/73.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Nevertheless I am continually with thee;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "nevertheless, I have not fallen away, but have kept always my hold upon thee;" and, on thy part, <span class="cmt_word">thou hast holden me by my right hand;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> thou hast upheld me and prevented me from slipping (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Psalm 18:35</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-21.htm">Psalm 89:21</a>; <a href="/psalms/119-117.htm">Psalm 119:117</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/73-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Yet I</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">am always</span><br /><span class="heb">תָמִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(ṯā·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with You;</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·māḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You hold</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֝חַ֗זְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥaz·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_270.htm">Strong's 270: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grasp, take hold, take possession</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my right</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמִינִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mî·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right hand, side, the south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hand.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיַד־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/73-23.htm">Psalm 73:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/73-23.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 73:23 Nevertheless I am continually with you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/73-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 73:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 73:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/73-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 73:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 73:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>