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
This psalm is attributed to King David, likely written during his reign as he reflected on God's faithfulness in battle and life. David often marveled at the contrast between God's greatness and human frailty. This particular verse echoes similar thoughts found in Psalm 8, showing a common theme in Hebrew poetry about humanity's humble place before an awesome God.
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