KJV ORIGINAL
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My body and my heart may fail and give out, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer acknowledges that his physical body and emotions may weaken or fail, but God remains his constant source of strength and everything he needs forever.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by Asaph, a Levite musician and worship leader in King David's time. In this particular psalm, Asaph wrestles with why wicked people seem to prosper while the righteous suffer. By verse 26, he has found his answer through worship in God's sanctuary, recognizing that his ultimate security lies not in earthly circumstances but in his eternal relationship with God.
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