Psalm 73: Whom Have I but You

Psalm 73 is deeply emotional and reflective — it moves from envy of the wicked to awakening in God's presence, ending in a powerful declaration: “Whom have I in heaven but You?”

✝️ Psalm 73 – Worship Song Adaptation

🎵 Title: “Whom Have I But You”

(Based entirely on Psalm 73:1–28)

Verse 1 (Ps. 73:1–3)

Surely God is good to the pure in heart,

But I had nearly slipped apart.

I saw the proud, their wealth increase,

While I was broken, seeking peace.

Verse 2 (Ps. 73:4–9)

They have no pain, their bodies strong,

They speak with pride and mock You long.

Their mouths lay claim to heaven's gate,

Yet on the earth, they stir up hate.

Pre-Chorus (Ps. 73:13–16)

"Have I kept my heart in vain?" I cried,

Washed my hands though trouble stayed nearby.

When I tried to understand their ways,

It grieved my soul for many days.

Chorus (Ps. 73:17–18, 23–26)

But then I came into Your sanctuary, Lord,

And I saw their end — how they’re swept away.

Yet You are always with me, holding fast my hand.

You guide me with Your counsel — I will never stray.

Whom have I in heaven but You?

And earth has nothing I desire beside You.

My flesh may fail, my heart may break,

But God is my strength, my portion always!

Verse 3 (Ps. 73:21–22)

When my heart was grieved and spirit torn,

I was like a beast, lost and worn.

Yet still You stayed and never left,

You held me close in all my depth.

Bridge (Ps. 73:27–28)

Those far from You will fall away,

But I will trust You all my days.

It’s good for me to near Your side,

To tell the world how God provides.

Final Chorus (repeat with emphasis)

Whom have I in heaven but You?

And earth has nothing I desire beside You.

Forever You remain my strength,

My portion now and to the end.