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And earth has nothing I desire besides you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/73.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/73.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/73.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/73.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven <i>but thee</i>? and <i>there is</i> none upon earth <i>that</i> I desire beside thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/73.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven <i>but You?</i> And <i>there is</i> none upon earth <i>that</i> I desire besides You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/73.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whom do I have in heaven <i>but You?</i> And with You, I desire nothing on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/73.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven <i>but Thee?</i> And besides Thee, I desire nothing on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/73.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven <i>but You</i>? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/73.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven [but You]? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/73.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who do I have in heaven but you? And I desire nothing on earth but you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/73.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who do I have in heaven but You? And I desire nothing on earth but You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/73.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/73.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In heaven I have only you, and on this earth you are all I want. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/73.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/73.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As long as I have you, I don't need anyone else in heaven or on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/73.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />What else do I have in heaven but you? Since I have you, what else could I want on earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/73.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire nothing on this earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/73.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/73.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire no one but you on earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/73.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Who do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth who I desire besides you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/73.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/73.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/73.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whom do I have in the heavens? And none have I desired in earth [besides] You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/73.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whom have I in the heavens? And with Thee none I have desired in earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/73.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who to me in the heavens? and from thee I desired nothing in the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/73.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For what have I in heaven? and besides thee what do I desire upon earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/73.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 72:25>For what is there for me in heaven? And what do I wish for on earth before you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/73.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whom else have I in the heavens? None beside you delights me on earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/73.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/73.htm">Lamsa Bible</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="/hpbt/psalms/73.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My heart and my flesh fail; the strength of my heart and my portion is in God for eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/73.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but Thee? And beside Thee I desire none upon earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/73.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For what have I in heaven <i>but thee</i>? and what have I desired upon the earth beside thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/73-25.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=8946" 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">24</span>You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Whom have I</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: ḇaš·šā·mā·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">in heaven but You?</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ḇā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">And on earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">I desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mə·ḵā (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">besides You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.…<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="/philippians/3-8.htm">Philippians 3:8</a></span><br />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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-2.htm">Psalm 16:2</a></span><br />I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Psalm 42:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. 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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a></span><br />For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></span><br />One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68</a></span><br />Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41-42</a></span><br />“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things. / But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-9.htm">Isaiah 26:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-24.htm">Lamentations 3:24</a></span><br />“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm 63:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-6.htm">Psalm 143:6</a></span><br />I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a></span><br />Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whom have I in heaven but you? and there is none on earth that I desire beside you.</p><p class="hdg">whom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Psalm 16:5,11</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Psalm 17:15</a></b></br> As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></b></br> Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.</p><p class="hdg">none upon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Psalm 42:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34</a></b></br> My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/143-6.htm">Psalm 143:6-8</a></b></br> I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul <i>thirsteth</i> after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-31.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/68-16.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/psalms/73-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/73-9.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/73-9.htm">Heavens</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/120-3.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/psalms/78-18.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/78-30.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/psalms/74-12.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/75-5.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Heavens</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>Whom have I in heaven but You?</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's recognition of God's unique and unparalleled position in the heavenly realm. In the context of ancient Israel, heaven was understood as the dwelling place of God, distinct from the earthly realm. The rhetorical question emphasizes the exclusivity of God as the object of worship and reliance. This echoes the monotheistic belief central to Israel's faith, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." The psalmist's declaration aligns with the understanding that no other being, whether angelic or divine, can compare to God. This sentiment is mirrored in the New Testament, where Jesus is described as the sole mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>), reinforcing the idea that God alone is the source of salvation and hope.<p><b>And on earth I desire no one besides You.</b><br>Here, the psalmist expresses a profound devotion and contentment in God alone, rejecting any earthly attachments or desires that might compete with their relationship with Him. This reflects the biblical theme of God as the ultimate source of satisfaction and fulfillment, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a>, "In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." The cultural context of the ancient Near East, where polytheism and the worship of multiple deities were common, highlights the countercultural nature of this exclusive devotion to Yahweh. The psalmist's declaration can also be seen as a type of Christ, who in the New Testament calls His followers to seek first the kingdom of God (<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>) and to love Him above all else (<a href="/matthew/10-37.htm">Matthew 10:37</a>). This phrase underscores the transformative power of a relationship with God, where earthly desires pale in comparison to the joy and peace found in Him.<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 justice and goodness of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a></b><br>In this context, heaven represents the dwelling place of God, a place of ultimate fulfillment and eternal presence with the Lord.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a></b><br>Earth symbolizes the temporal and often distracting world where human desires and struggles occur.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as the ultimate desire and fulfillment for the believer, both in heaven and on earth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_ultimate_desire.htm">God as the Ultimate Desire</a></b><br>Asaph's declaration challenges us to evaluate our desires. Are we seeking fulfillment in God above all else?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>This verse encourages believers to maintain an eternal perspective, prioritizing heavenly values over earthly distractions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_god_alone.htm">Contentment in God Alone</a></b><br>True contentment is found in God alone. Earthly desires can never fully satisfy the soul's deepest longings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/relationship_with_god.htm">Relationship with God</a></b><br>Cultivating a personal relationship with God is essential. Asaph's longing for God reflects a deep, personal connection that should inspire our own spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when earthly circumstances are challenging, is a key takeaway from Asaph's reflection.<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/what_does_'put_away_childish_things'_mean.htm">What does 'God is our great reward' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_is_our_great_reward'.htm">What does "God is our great reward" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_unrequited_love.htm">What defines unrequited love?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_remarriage.htm">What does the Bible say about remarriage after widowhood?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/73.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">And there . . .</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">Besides thee I have no delight on earth.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/73.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Whom have I in heaven but thee?</span> Who is there in all the host of heaven on whom I can place any reliance, excepting thee? None of thy "holy ones," neither angel nor archangel, can afford me any support or sustenance, preserve or guide or save me, but THOU only (comp. <a href="/job/5-1.htm">Job 5:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.</span> Much less can earth supply me with a substitute for God. On him my heart's affections are centred (comp. <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm 63:1</a>, "My soul thirsteth top thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/73-25.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">Whom have I</span><br /><span class="heb">מִי־</span> <span class="translit">(mî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in heaven but You?</span><br /><span class="heb">בַשָּׁמָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇaš·šā·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And on earth</span><br /><span class="heb">בָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I desire</span><br /><span class="heb">חָפַ֥צְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·p̄aṣ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no one</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">besides You.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עִמְּךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/73-25.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 73:25 Who do I have in heaven? 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