Psalms 8:4 bbe — What is man, that you keep him in mind? the son of man, that you take him into account?

Bible in Basic English

"What is man, that you keep him in mind? the son of man, that you take him into account?"

— Psalms 8:4, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 8 — Context

1

O Lord, our Lord, whose glory is higher than the heavens, how noble is your name in all the earth!

2

You have made clear your strength even out of the mouths of babies at the breast, because of those who are against you; so that you may put to shame the cruel and violent man.

3

When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have put in their places;

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What is man, that you keep him in mind? the son of man, that you take him into account?

5

For you have made him only a little lower than the gods, crowning him with glory and honour.

6

You have made him ruler over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet;

7

All sheep and oxen, and all the beasts of the field;

Psalms 8:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 8:4 say?
Psalms 8:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “What is man, that you keep him in mind? the son of man, that you take him into account?”
Where is Psalms 8:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 8:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 8, verse 4.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 8:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 8:4 in?
Psalms 8:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 8:4?
Psalms 8:4 reads (BBE): “What is man, that you keep him in mind? the son of man, that you take him into account?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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