KJV ORIGINAL
LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
LORD, what is a human being that you even notice him? What is a person that you pay attention to him?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is amazed that the all-powerful God would care about and pay attention to ordinary human beings.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 144 is a psalm attributed to King David, likely written during a time of war or personal crisis when he faced enemies and sought God's help. In this verse, David expresses profound awe at God's personal interest in humanity, echoing the ancient Israelite view of humans as frail creatures compared to the almighty Creator. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's covenant love despite human weakness.
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