Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
what is man that you take notice of him, or the son of man that you pay attention to him?
New American Standard Bible
And the son of man that You care for him?
King James Version
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Holman Bible
the son of man that You look after him?
A Conservative Version
what is man that thou remember him? And the son of man that thou succor him?
American Standard Version
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Amplified
What is man that You are mindful of him,
And the son of [earthborn] man that You care for him?
Bible in Basic English
What is man, that you keep him in mind? the son of man, that you take him into account?
Darby Translation
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Julia Smith Translation
What is man that thou wilt remember him? and the son of man that thou wilt review him?
King James 2000
What is man, that you are mindful of him? and the son of man, that you visit him?
Lexham Expanded Bible
what [is] a human being that you think of him? and a child of humankind that you care for him?
Modern King James verseion
what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man, that You visit him?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And what is the son of man that thou visitest him?
NET Bible
Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them,
New Heart English Bible
what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?
The Emphasized Bible
What was weak man, that thou shouldst make mention of him? or the son of the earthborn, that thou shouldst set him in charge?
Webster
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
World English Bible
what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?
Youngs Literal Translation
What is man that Thou rememberest him? The son of man that Thou inspectest him?
Themes
Condescension of God » Scriptures relating to
themes for Consideration » The marvel of the divine interest in man
Creation » Insignificance of man seen from
Earth » Who was given dominion over the earth
Glory » Who the lord glorifies
Insignificance of man » An atom in the natural universe
Man » Man having authority over God’s creation
Man » Apparent insignificance of » An atom in the natural universe
Topics
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 8:4
Prayers for Psalm 8:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Glory, Man's Dignity
3 When I look at the heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you established 4 what is man that you take notice of him, or the son of man that you pay attention to him? 5 You made him a little less than divine, but you crowned him with glory and honor.
Cross References
Job 7:17
"What is a human being, that you make so much of him; that you set your affections on him,
Psalm 144:3
LORD, what are human beings, that you should care about them, or mortal man, that you should think about him?
Genesis 21:1
The LORD came to Sarah, just as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised.
Job 25:6
How much less is man, who is only a maggot, or a man's children, who are only worms!"
Psalm 80:17
May you support the man at your right hand; the son of man whom you have raised for yourself.
Exodus 4:31
The people believed and understood that the LORD had paid attention to the Israelis and had seen their affliction. They bowed their heads and prostrated themselves in worship.
2 Chronicles 6:18
and yet, will God truly reside on earth with human beings? Look! Neither the sky nor the highest heaven can contain you! How much less this Temple that I have built!
Psalm 4:2
You people, how long will you malign my reputation? How long will you love what is vain and what is false? Interlude
Psalm 106:4
Remember me, LORD, when you show favor to your people. Visit us with your deliverance,
Psalm 146:3
Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save.
Isaiah 40:17
All the nations are as nothing before him they are reckoned by him as nothing and chaos.
Isaiah 51:12
"I yes, I am the one who comforts you. Who are you, that you are so afraid of humans who will die, descendants of mere men, who have been made like grass?
Ezekiel 8:15
Then he asked me, "Do you see this, Son of Man? You're about to see even more detestable practices than these."
Matthew 8:20
Jesus told him, "Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to rest."
Luke 1:68
"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! He has taken care of his people and has set them free.
Luke 19:44
They will level you to the ground you and those who live within your city limits. They will not leave one stone on another within your walls, because you didn't recognize the time when you were visited."
Hebrews 2:6-9
Instead, someone has declared somewhere, "What is man that you should remember him, or the son of man that you should care for him?
1 Peter 2:12
Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.