Psalms 73:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Asaph's deepest desire is for God alone.
The Context of Psalms 73:25
Asaph's renewed desire centered on God himself.
What Does Psalms 73:25 Mean?
The crisis is resolved not through explanation but through reorientation of desire. Asaph has looked at heaven and earth and concluded: there is nothing worthy of love but God. The wicked offer riches; God offers himself. There is no comparison.
This is the resolution at its deepest: not that Asaph now understands why God permits the wicked to prosper, but that he has ceased to want what they have. His heart is remade.
Psalms 73:25 in the Original Language
אַפְסִֽי (apsi), 'my end,' 'my portion'—Asaph has come to see God as both the goal and the possession at the journey's end.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 73:25
What does Psalms 73:25 mean?
Asaph's deepest desire is for God alone.
What is the context of Psalms 73:25?
Asaph's renewed desire centered on God himself.